CVE-2012-1257
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.74%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1257 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Pidgin 2.10.0 uses DBUS for certain cleartext communication, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a dbus session monitor.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Pidgin 2.10.0 uses DBUS for certain cleartext communication, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a dbus session monitor.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pidgin | Pidgin | 2.10.0 |
References
- http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/14830Vendor Advisory
- http://pidgin.im/pipermail/devel/2011-December/010521.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://developer.pidgin.im/ticket/14830Vendor Advisory
- http://pidgin.im/pipermail/devel/2011-December/010521.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1257?
Pidgin 2.10.0 uses DBUS for certain cleartext communication, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a dbus session monitor.
How severe is CVE-2012-1257?
CVE-2012-1257 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1257?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2012-1257?
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