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CVE-2012-5660

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

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CVE-2012-5660 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. abrt-action-install-debuginfo in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) 2.0.9 and earlier allows local users to set world-writable permissions for arbitrary files and possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on "the directories used to store information about crashes.". EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

abrt-action-install-debuginfo in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) 2.0.9 and earlier allows local users to set world-writable permissions for arbitrary files and possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on "the directories used to store information about crashes."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool<= 2.0.9
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.0
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.1
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.2
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.3
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.4
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.4.980
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.4.981
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.5
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.6
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.7
RedhatAutomatic Bug Reporting Tool2.0.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5660?
abrt-action-install-debuginfo in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) 2.0.9 and earlier allows local users to set world-writable permissions for arbitrary files and possibly gain privileges via a symlink attack on "the directories used to store information about crashes."
How severe is CVE-2012-5660?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5660 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5660?
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