CVE-2026-78410
util-linux Privilege Escalation via Race Condition in SUID Mount
Description
A flaw was found in util-linux. Restricted bind mounts take the source path from fstab but do not pin that source before the privileged mount. A local unprivileged user who can replace the authorized source or a writable ancestor can redirect SUID mount(8) to bind another host directory. If the fstab entry also sets X-mount.owner, X-mount.group, or X-mount.mode, root then changes ownership or mode on that redirected inode.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 2, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 2, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update util-linux to the latest version.
- Apply security patches for util-linux.
- Review and secure fstab entries.
- Monitor mount operations for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-78410.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-78410 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2522684 | |
| https://github.com/util-linux/util-linux/security/advisories/GHSA-rh77-686x-2f2m |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in util-linux. Restricted bind mounts take the source path from fstab but do not pin that source before the privileged mount. A local unprivileged user who can replace the authorized source or a writable ancestor can redirect SUID mount(8) to bind another host directory. If the fstab entry also sets X-mount.owner, X-mount.group, or X-mount.mode, root then changes ownership or mode on that redirected inode. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-367 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/78xxx/CVE-2026-78410.json">CVE-2026-78410</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-78410 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2522684 Added Reference https://github.com/util-linux/util-linux/security/advisories/GHSA-rh77-686x-2f2m