CVE-2012-1093
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1093 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The init script in the Debian x11-common package before 1:7.6+12 is vulnerable to a symlink attack that can lead to a privilege escalation during package installation.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The init script in the Debian x11-common package before 1:7.6+12 is vulnerable to a symlink attack that can lead to a privilege escalation during package installation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | X11-Common | < 1\:7.6\+12 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://vladz.devzero.fr/012_x11-common-vuln.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/29/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/01/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1093Vendor Advisory
- http://vladz.devzero.fr/012_x11-common-vuln.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/29/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/01/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1093Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1093?
The init script in the Debian x11-common package before 1:7.6+12 is vulnerable to a symlink attack that can lead to a privilege escalation during package installation.
How severe is CVE-2012-1093?
CVE-2012-1093 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1093?
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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