CVE-2004-2610: mntd_mount.c in mntd before 0.4.2 might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a rem

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2610 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting mntd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mntd_mount.c in mntd before 0.4.2 might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a remount option in the configuration file. NOTE: It is not clear whether this is a vulnerability because there is not necessarily any common usage in which privilege boundaries are crossed. Typical usage would restrict write access to the configuration file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stefan bambach

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stefan bambach mntd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.4 · 0.3.5 · 0.4.0 · 0.4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mntd || rpm -q mntd || mntd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mntd sudo apt install mntd=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.4> sudo apt-mark hold mntd

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mntd sudo dnf downgrade mntd-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.4> sudo dnf versionlock add mntd

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-2610?

mntd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2610 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2610 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-2610 affect?

CVE-2004-2610 affects mntd. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). mntd_mount.c in mntd before 0.4.2 might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a remount option in the configuration file. NOTE: It is not clear whether this is a vulnerability because there is not necessarily any

How urgent is CVE-2004-2610?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

References

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