CVE-2012-1931
UnknownEPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1931 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera before 11.62 on UNIX, when used in conjunction with an unspecified printing application, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file during printing.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Opera before 11.62 on UNIX, when used in conjunction with an unspecified printing application, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file during printing.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 11.61 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 5.0 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 5.02 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 5.10 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 5.11 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 5.12 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.0 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.1 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.01 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.02 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.03 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.04 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.05 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.06 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.11 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 6.12 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.0 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.01 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.02 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.03 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.10 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.11 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.20 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.21 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.22 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.23 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.50 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.51 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.52 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.53 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 7.54 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 8.0 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 8.01 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 8.02 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 8.50 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 8.51 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 8.52 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 8.53 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 8.54 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.0 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.01 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.02 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.10 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.20 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.21 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.22 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.23 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.24 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.25 |
| Opera | Opera Browser | 9.26 |
Showing 50 of 78 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1015/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1015/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1931?
Opera before 11.62 on UNIX, when used in conjunction with an unspecified printing application, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file during printing.
How severe is CVE-2012-1931?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1931 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1931?
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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