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
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2012-6136?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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