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CVE-2012-0883

UnknownEPSS 0.95%

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CVE-2012-0883 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. envvars (aka envvars-std) in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.2 places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DSO in the current working directory during execution of apachectl.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

envvars (aka envvars-std) in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.2 places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DSO in the current working directory during execution of apachectl.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.95%

56.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheHttp Server>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.23
ApacheHttp Server2.4.1
OpensuseOpensuse11.4
OpensuseOpensuse12.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0883?
envvars (aka envvars-std) in the Apache HTTP Server before 2.4.2 places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DSO in the current working directory during execution of apachectl.
How severe is CVE-2012-0883?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0883 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0883?
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