CVE-2012-2179

Name: CVE-2012-2179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-22T10:24:07.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libodm.a in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libodm.a in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

74.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	5.3
Ibm	Aix	6.1
Ibm	Aix	7.1

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/libodm_advisory.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21379Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21381Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21382Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21383Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22019Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/83133
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027193
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75510
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/libodm_advisory.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21379Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21381Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21382Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV21383Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22019Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/83133
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027193
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75510

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2179?

libodm.a in IBM AIX 5.3, 6.1, and 7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

How severe is CVE-2012-2179?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2179?

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-2012-2179?

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Source: NVD / NIST