Util-Linux Umount Filesystem NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

Util-Linux Umount Filesystem NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

Util-Linux 'umount' is prone to a NULL-pointer dereference vulnerability.

A local attacker can exploit this issue to crash the affected application, denying service to legitimate users. The attacker may also be able to obtain sensitive information, including the contents of core files.

Util-Linux Umount implemented on Linux kernel 2.6.15 is reported vulnerable to this issue.