CVE-2012-0950

Name: CVE-2012-0950
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-19T20:55:05.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.78%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-0950 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Apport hook (DistUpgradeApport.py) in Update Manager, as used by Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 11.10, and 11.04, uploads the /var/log/dist-upgrade directory when reporting bugs to Launchpad, which allows remote attackers to read repository credentials by viewing a public bug report. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-0949.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Apport hook (DistUpgradeApport.py) in Update Manager, as used by Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 11.10, and 11.04, uploads the /var/log/dist-upgrade directory when reporting bugs to Launchpad, which allows remote attackers to read repository credentials by viewing a public bug report. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-0949.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	11.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	11.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0950?

How severe is CVE-2012-0950?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0950 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0950?

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Source: NVD / NIST