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CVE-2012-4454

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

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CVE-2012-4454 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. openCryptoki before 2.4.1, when using spinlocks, allows local users to create or set world-writable permissions on arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) .pkapi_xpk or (2) .pkcs11spinloc file in /tmp.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

openCryptoki before 2.4.1, when using spinlocks, allows local users to create or set world-writable permissions on arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) .pkapi_xpk or (2) .pkcs11spinloc file in /tmp.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.03%

59.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki<= 2.4
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.2.3
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.2.4
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.2.4.1
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.2.5
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.2.6
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.2.7
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.2.8
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.3.0
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.3.1
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.3.2
Opencryptoki ProjectOpencryptoki2.3.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4454?
openCryptoki before 2.4.1, when using spinlocks, allows local users to create or set world-writable permissions on arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) .pkapi_xpk or (2) .pkcs11spinloc file in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2012-4454?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4454 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4454?
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