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CVE-2012-2737

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2012-2737 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb function in /usr/libexec/accounts-daemon in AccountsService before 0.6.22 does not properly check the UID when copying an icon file to the system cache directory, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a race condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb function in /usr/libexec/accounts-daemon in AccountsService before 0.6.22 does not properly check the UID when copying an icon file to the system cache directory, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a race condition.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

28.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ray StodeAccountsservice<= 0.6.21
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.4
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.5
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.1
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.2
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.3
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.4
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.5
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.6
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.7
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.8
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.9
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.10
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.11
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.12
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.13
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.14
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.15
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.16
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.17
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.18
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.19
Ray StodeAccountsservice0.6.20

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2737?
The user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb function in /usr/libexec/accounts-daemon in AccountsService before 0.6.22 does not properly check the UID when copying an icon file to the system cache directory, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a race condition.
How severe is CVE-2012-2737?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2737 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2737?
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