CVE-2012-1566

Name: CVE-2012-1566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-07T14:15:10.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1566 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. LinuxMint as of 2012-03-19 has temporary file creation vulnerabilities in mintNanny.. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LinuxMint as of 2012-03-19 has temporary file creation vulnerabilities in mintNanny.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxmint	Linuxmint	>= 2012-03-19

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/19/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/19/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1566?

LinuxMint as of 2012-03-19 has temporary file creation vulnerabilities in mintNanny.

How severe is CVE-2012-1566?

CVE-2012-1566 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1566?

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-2012-1566?

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Source: NVD / NIST