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CVE-2012-3449

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

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CVE-2012-3449 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Open vSwitch 1.4.2 uses world writable permissions for (1) /var/lib/openvswitch/pki/controllerca/incoming/ and (2) /var/lib/openvswitch/pki/switchca/incoming/, which allows local users to delete and overwrite arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open vSwitch 1.4.2 uses world writable permissions for (1) /var/lib/openvswitch/pki/controllerca/incoming/ and (2) /var/lib/openvswitch/pki/switchca/incoming/, which allows local users to delete and overwrite arbitrary files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
/10
EPSS Probability
0.35%

26.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenvswitchOpenvswitch1.4.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3449?
Open vSwitch 1.4.2 uses world writable permissions for (1) /var/lib/openvswitch/pki/controllerca/incoming/ and (2) /var/lib/openvswitch/pki/switchca/incoming/, which allows local users to delete and overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2012-3449?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3449 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3449?
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