CVE-2012-6114
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6114 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The git-changelog utility in git-extras 1.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/changelog or (2) /tmp/.git-effort.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The git-changelog utility in git-extras 1.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/changelog or (2) /tmp/.git-effort.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Git-Extras Project | Git-Extras | 1.7.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/22/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/23/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=698490Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/22/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/23/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=698490Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6114?
The git-changelog utility in git-extras 1.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/changelog or (2) /tmp/.git-effort.
How severe is CVE-2012-6114?
CVE-2012-6114 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6114?
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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