CVE-2012-0948
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CVE-2012-0948 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. DistUpgrade/DistUpgradeMain.py in Update Manager, as used by Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 11.10, and 11.04, uses weak permissions for (1) apt-clone_system_state.tar.gz and (2) system_state.tar.gz, which allows local users to obtain repository credentials.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
DistUpgrade/DistUpgradeMain.py in Update Manager, as used by Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 11.10, and 11.04, uses weak permissions for (1) apt-clone_system_state.tar.gz and (2) system_state.tar.gz, which allows local users to obtain repository credentials.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Update-Manager-Core | 0.150.5.2 |
| Gnome | Update-Manager-Core | 0.152.25.10 |
| Gnome | Update-Manager-Core | 0.156.14.3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49230Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1443-1Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49230Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1443-1Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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