CVE-2012-0315

Name: CVE-2012-0315
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-02-22T13:54:03.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0315 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in ALFTP before 5.31 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in a directory that is accessed for reading an extensionless file, as demonstrated by executing the README.exe file when a user attempts to access the README file.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in ALFTP before 5.31 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in a directory that is accessed for reading an extensionless file, as demonstrated by executing the README.exe file when a user attempts to access the README file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.23%

80.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Estsoft	Alftp	<= 5.1	—
Estsoft	Alftp	4.1	—
Estsoft	Alftp	5.0	—
Estsoft	Alftp	5.1	Beta2

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85695061/995223/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85695061/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-000011Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.altools.jp/ETC/NEWS.aspx?mid=231&vidx=118Broken Link
http://www.altools.jp/download.aspxBroken Link, Patch
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85695061/995223/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85695061/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-000011Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.altools.jp/ETC/NEWS.aspx?mid=231&vidx=118Broken Link
http://www.altools.jp/download.aspxBroken Link, Patch

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0315?

How severe is CVE-2012-0315?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0315 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0315?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST