CVE-2012-4453
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2012-4453 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. dracut.sh in dracut, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Fedora 16 and 17, and possibly other products, creates initramfs images with world-readable permissions, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
dracut.sh in dracut, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Fedora 16 and 17, and possibly other products, creates initramfs images with world-readable permissions, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dracut Project | Dracut | < 024 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 16 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 17 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1674.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/27/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/27/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/27/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55713Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=859448Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79258Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1674.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/27/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/27/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/27/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55713Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=859448Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79258Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4453?
dracut.sh in dracut, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Fedora 16 and 17, and possibly other products, creates initramfs images with world-readable permissions, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2012-4453?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4453 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4453?
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-2012-4453?
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