CVE-2012-5619
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CVE-2012-5619 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Sleuth Kit (TSK) 4.0.1 does not properly handle "." (dotfile) file system entries in FAT file systems and other file systems for which . is not a reserved name, which allows local users to hide activities it more difficult to conduct forensics activities, as demonstrated by Flame.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Sleuth Kit (TSK) 4.0.1 does not properly handle "." (dotfile) file system entries in FAT file systems and other file systems for which . is not a reserved name, which allows local users to hide activities it more difficult to conduct forensics activities, as demonstrated by Flame.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sleuthkit | The Sleuth Kit | 4.0.1 |
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- Status
- Modified
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