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CVE-2012-2690

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified

CVE-2012-2690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. virt-edit in libguestfs before 1.18.0 does not preserve the permissions from the original file and saves the new file with world-readable permissions when editing, which might allow local guest users to obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

virt-edit in libguestfs before 1.18.0 does not preserve the permissions from the original file and saves the new file with world-readable permissions when editing, which might allow local guest users to obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
/10
EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibguestfsLibguestfs<= 1.17.43
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.0
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.1
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.2
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.3
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.4
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.5
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.6
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.7
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.8
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.9
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.10
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.11
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.12
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.13
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.14
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.15
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.16
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.17
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.18
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.19
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.20
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.21
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.22
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.23
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.24
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.25
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.16.26
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.0
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.1
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.2
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.3
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.4
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.5
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.6
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.7
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.8
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.9
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.10
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.11
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.12
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.13
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.14
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.15
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.16
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.17
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.18
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.19
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.20
LibguestfsLibguestfs1.17.21

Showing 50 of 71 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2690?
virt-edit in libguestfs before 1.18.0 does not preserve the permissions from the original file and saves the new file with world-readable permissions when editing, which might allow local guest users to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2012-2690?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2690?
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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Source: NVD / NIST