Is CVE-2013-0157 actively exploited?

CVE-2013-0157 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-11.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-0157?

CVE-2013-0157 has a CVSS score of 2.1 (UNKNOWN severity). Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2013-0157?

Patch guidance is available from kernel security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2013-0157.

Which products are affected by CVE-2013-0157?

2 products: kernel util-linux, kernel util-linux.

CVE-2013-0157 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

(a) mount and (b) umount in util-linux 2.14.1, 2.17.2, and probably other versions allow local users to determine the existence of restricted directories by (1) using the --guess-fstype command-line option or (2) attempting to mount a non-existent device, which generates different error messages depending on whether the directory exists.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Access Vector: local
Access Cmplx: low
Auth: none
Confidentiality: partial
Integrity: none
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-200 · Information Disclosure

Metadata

Primary Vendor: KERNEL
Published: 1/21/2014
Last Modified: 4/11/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

kernel : util-linuxkernel : util-linux

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2013-0157. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2013-0157

View on NIST NVD

CVE-2013-0157 vulnerability