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CVE-2012-2291

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2012-2291 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. EMC Avamar Client 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x on HP-UX and Mac OS X, and the EMC Avamar plugin 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x for Oracle, uses world-writable permissions for cache directories, which allows local users to gain privileges via an unspecified symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EMC Avamar Client 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x on HP-UX and Mac OS X, and the EMC Avamar plugin 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x for Oracle, uses world-writable permissions for cache directories, which allows local users to gain privileges via an unspecified symlink attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

25.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EmcAvamar4.0
EmcAvamar4.1
EmcAvamar5.0
EmcAvamar5.0.0-407
EmcAvamar5.0.4-26
EmcAvamar6.0
EmcAvamar Plugin4.0
EmcAvamar Plugin5.0
EmcAvamar Plugin6.0
EmcAvamar Plugin6.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2291?
EMC Avamar Client 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x on HP-UX and Mac OS X, and the EMC Avamar plugin 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x for Oracle, uses world-writable permissions for cache directories, which allows local users to gain privileges via an unspecified symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-2291?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2291 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2291?
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-2012-2291?

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Source: NVD / NIST