CVE-2011-1585

Low

The cifs_find_smb_ses function in fs/cifs/connect.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 does not properly determine the associations between users and sessions, which allows local users to bypass CIFS share authentication by leveraging a mount of a share by a different user.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-06-08
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

3.3

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
None
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-264

CVE-2011-1585 is a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control vulnerability

What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control?

Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2011-1585?

    CVE-2011-1585 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2011-1585 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-1585?

    CVE-2011-1585 has a CVSS score of 3.3 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1585?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2011-1585 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2011-1585 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2011-1585 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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