CVE-2012-6136
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6136 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. tuned 2.10.0 creates its PID file with insecure permissions which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
tuned 2.10.0 creates its PID file with insecure permissions which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Tuned | 2.10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 17 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6136Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6136Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6136Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6136Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6136?
tuned 2.10.0 creates its PID file with insecure permissions which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes.
How severe is CVE-2012-6136?
CVE-2012-6136 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6136?
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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