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CVE-2012-0421

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2012-0421 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SUSE Audit Log Keeper daemon before 0.2.1-0.4.6.1 for SUSE Manager and Spacewalk uses world-readable permissions for /etc/auditlog-keeper.conf, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading this file.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SUSE Audit Log Keeper daemon before 0.2.1-0.4.6.1 for SUSE Manager and Spacewalk uses world-readable permissions for /etc/auditlog-keeper.conf, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading this file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NovellSuse Audit Log Keeper<= 0.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0421?
The SUSE Audit Log Keeper daemon before 0.2.1-0.4.6.1 for SUSE Manager and Spacewalk uses world-readable permissions for /etc/auditlog-keeper.conf, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2012-0421?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0421 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0421?
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