CVE-2012-0808
low
CVSS v3
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CVSS v2
3.6
VIR risk
3.6
Description
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: debian — https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-0808
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 2.3.1-5 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 2.3.1-5 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 2.3.1-5 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 2.3.1-5 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 2.3.1-5 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| bdale_garbee | as31 | 2.3.1-4 | |
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-0808
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9
CWEs
CWE-59
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.