CVE-2012-5516

Name: CVE-2012-5516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-01-04T22:55:02.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1, when moving disks between storage domains, does not properly wipe-after-delete, which prevents disks from being securely deleted and might allow local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1, when moving disks between storage domains, does not properly wipe-after-delete, which prevents disks from being securely deleted and might allow local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Virtualization Manager	<= 3.0
Redhat	Enterprise Virtualization Manager	2.1
Redhat	Enterprise Virtualization Manager	2.2
Redhat	Enterprise Virtualization Manager	2.2.3
Redhat	Enterprise Virtualization Manager	2.2.4

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5516?

How severe is CVE-2012-5516?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5516?

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