CVE-2011-2500 is a vulnerability in the host_reliable_addrinfo function of nfs-utils before version 1.2.4, affecting Linux NFS implementations. It allows remote attackers to mount unauthorized filesystems by manipulating DNS A and PTR records. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting a low current threat level.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:linux-nfs:nfs-utils:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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