CVE-2012-1174

Name: CVE-2012-1174
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-12T20:55:15.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1174 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rm_rf_children function in util.c in the systemd-logind login manager in systemd before 44, when logging out, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files, related to "particular records related with user session.". EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rm_rf_children function in util.c in the systemd-logind login manager in systemd before 44, when logging out, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files, related to "particular records related with user session."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.32%

24.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Systemd	43

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1174?

How severe is CVE-2012-1174?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1174 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1174?

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Source: NVD / NIST