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CVE-2012-0948

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

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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

EPSS Probability
0.35%

27.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnomeUpdate-Manager-Core0.150.5.2
GnomeUpdate-Manager-Core0.152.25.10
GnomeUpdate-Manager-Core0.156.14.3
CanonicalUbuntu Linux11.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux11.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0948?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-0948?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0948 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0948?
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