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CVE-2011-4124 Details
Description
Input validation issues were found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c which can lead to argument injection and elevation of privileges.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027 | CVE | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/ | CVE | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/ | CVE | Not ApplicableThird Party Advisory |
| https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2 | CVE | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027 | [email protected] | ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory |
| https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/ | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/ | [email protected] | Not ApplicableThird Party Advisory |
| https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2 | [email protected] | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-20 | Improper Input Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| calibre-ebook calibre | All versions |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 1, 2021 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |