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CVE-2012-3292

UnknownEPSS 3.10%

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CVE-2012-3292 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by logging in with a user that does not exist, which causes GridFTP to run as the last user in the password file.. EPSS estimates a 3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by logging in with a user that does not exist, which causes GridFTP to run as the last user in the password file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.10%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GlobusGlobus Toolkit<= 5.2.1
GlobusGlobus Toolkit2.0
GlobusGlobus Toolkit2.2
GlobusGlobus Toolkit2.4.3
GlobusGlobus Toolkit3.0.2
GlobusGlobus Toolkit3.2.1
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.0.0
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.0.1
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.0.2
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.0.3
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.0.4
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.0.5
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.0.6
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.0.7
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.0.8
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.2.0
GlobusGlobus Toolkit4.2.1
GlobusGlobus Toolkit5.0.0
GlobusGlobus Toolkit5.0.1
GlobusGlobus Toolkit5.0.2
GlobusGlobus Toolkit5.0.3
GlobusGlobus Toolkit5.0.4
GlobusGlobus Toolkit5.0.5
GlobusGlobus Toolkit5.2.0

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3292?
The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by logging in with a user that does not exist, which causes GridFTP to run as the last user in the password file.
How severe is CVE-2012-3292?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3292 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3292?
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