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CVE-2012-4845

UnknownEPSS 1.62%

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CVE-2012-4845 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The FTP client in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly manage privileges in an RBAC environment, which allows attackers to bypass intended file-read restrictions by leveraging the setuid installation of the ftp executable file.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The FTP client in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly manage privileges in an RBAC environment, which allows attackers to bypass intended file-read restrictions by leveraging the setuid installation of the ftp executable file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.62%

72.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
IbmVios2.2.1.4Fp-25 Sp-02
IbmAix6.1—
IbmAix7.1—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4845?
The FTP client in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly manage privileges in an RBAC environment, which allows attackers to bypass intended file-read restrictions by leveraging the setuid installation of the ftp executable file.
How severe is CVE-2012-4845?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4845 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4845?
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