CVE-2012-1111
UnknownEPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1111 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lightdm before 1.0.9 does not properly close file descriptors before opening a child process, which allows local users to write to the lightdm log or have other unspecified impact.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lightdm before 1.0.9 does not properly close file descriptors before opening a child process, which allows local users to write to the lightdm log or have other unspecified impact.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | <= 1.0.8 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.0.1 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.0.2 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.0.3 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.0.4 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.1.0 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.1.1 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.1.2 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.2.0 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.2.1 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.2.2 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.2.3 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.3.0 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.3.1 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.3.2 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.3.3 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.3.4 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.3.5 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.3.6 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.4.0 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.4.1 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.4.2 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.4.3 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.4.4 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.9.0 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.9.1 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.9.2 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.9.3 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.9.4 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.9.5 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.9.6 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.9.7 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 0.9.8 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 1.0.0 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 1.0.1 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 1.0.2 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 1.0.3 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 1.0.4 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 1.0.5 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 1.0.6 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 1.0.10 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | 1.0.11 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1111?
lightdm before 1.0.9 does not properly close file descriptors before opening a child process, which allows local users to write to the lightdm log or have other unspecified impact.
How severe is CVE-2012-1111?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1111 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1111?
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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