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CVE-2012-0420

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2012-0420 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. zypp-refresh-wrapper in SUSE Zypper before 1.3.20 and 1.6.x before 1.6.166 allows local users to create files in arbitrary directories, or possibly have unspecified other impact, via a pathname in the ZYPP_LOCKFILE_ROOT environment variable.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

zypp-refresh-wrapper in SUSE Zypper before 1.3.20 and 1.6.x before 1.6.166 allows local users to create files in arbitrary directories, or possibly have unspecified other impact, via a pathname in the ZYPP_LOCKFILE_ROOT environment variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

25.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensuseZypper<= 1.2.8
OpensuseZypper0.11.6
OpensuseZypper1.0.2
OpensuseZypper1.6.16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0420?
zypp-refresh-wrapper in SUSE Zypper before 1.3.20 and 1.6.x before 1.6.166 allows local users to create files in arbitrary directories, or possibly have unspecified other impact, via a pathname in the ZYPP_LOCKFILE_ROOT environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2012-0420?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0420 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0420?
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