CVE-2012-5509

Name: CVE-2012-5509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-12T22:55:01.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5509 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. aeolus-configserver-setup in the Aeolas Configuration Server, as used in Red Hat CloudForms Cloud Engine before 1.1.2, uses world-readable permissions for a temporary file in /tmp, which allows local users to read credentials by reading this file.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

aeolus-configserver-setup in the Aeolas Configuration Server, as used in Red Hat CloudForms Cloud Engine before 1.1.2, uses world-readable permissions for a temporary file in /tmp, which allows local users to read credentials by reading this file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Cloudforms Cloud Engine	<= 1.1
Redhat	Cloudforms Cloud Engine	1.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0545.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=875294Exploit
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0545.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=875294Exploit

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5509?

How severe is CVE-2012-5509?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5509 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5509?

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