CVE-2012-1567
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.02%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1567 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 mintUpdate.. EPSS estimates a 1.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
LinuxMint as of 2012-03-19 has temporary file creation vulnerabilities in mintUpdate.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxmint | Linuxmint | >= 2012-03-19 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/19/14Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/linuxmint/mintupdate/blob/master/usr/lib/linuxmint/mintUpdate/mintUpdate.py#L1444Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/19/14Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/linuxmint/mintupdate/blob/master/usr/lib/linuxmint/mintUpdate/mintUpdate.py#L1444Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1567?
LinuxMint as of 2012-03-19 has temporary file creation vulnerabilities in mintUpdate.
How severe is CVE-2012-1567?
CVE-2012-1567 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1567?
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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