CVE-2012-1187
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.65%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1187 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Bitlbee does not drop extra group privileges correctly in unix.c. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Bitlbee does not drop extra group privileges correctly in unix.c
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bitlbee | Bitlbee | 3.0.4 |
References
- https://bugs.bitlbee.org/ticket/852Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1187Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1187Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.bitlbee.org/ticket/852Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1187Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1187Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1187?
Bitlbee does not drop extra group privileges correctly in unix.c
How severe is CVE-2012-1187?
CVE-2012-1187 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1187?
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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