CVE-2012-5635

Name: CVE-2012-5635
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-04-09T20:55:01.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5635 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The GlusterFS functionality in Red Hat Storage Management Console 2.0, Native Client, and Server 2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on multiple temporary files created by (1) tests/volume.rc, (2) extras/hook-scripts/S30samba-stop.sh, and possibly other vectors, different vulnerabilities than CVE-2012-4417.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The GlusterFS functionality in Red Hat Storage Management Console 2.0, Native Client, and Server 2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on multiple temporary files created by (1) tests/volume.rc, (2) extras/hook-scripts/S30samba-stop.sh, and possibly other vectors, different vulnerabilities than CVE-2012-4417.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gluster	Glusterfs	All versions
Redhat	Storage Management Console	2.0
Redhat	Storage Native Client	All versions
Redhat	Storage Server	2.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0691.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=886364Vendor Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0691.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=886364Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5635?

How severe is CVE-2012-5635?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5635 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5635?

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