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CVE-2012-6472

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified

CVE-2012-6472 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Opera before 12.12 on UNIX uses weak permissions for the profile directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a (1) cache file, (2) password file, or (3) configuration file, or (4) possibly gain privileges by modifying or overwriting a configuration file.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Opera before 12.12 on UNIX uses weak permissions for the profile directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a (1) cache file, (2) password file, or (3) configuration file, or (4) possibly gain privileges by modifying or overwriting a configuration file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
OperaOpera Browser<= 12.11—
OperaOpera Browser1.00—
OperaOpera Browser2.00—
OperaOpera Browser2.10—
OperaOpera Browser2.12—
OperaOpera Browser3.00—
OperaOpera Browser3.10—
OperaOpera Browser3.21—
OperaOpera Browser3.50—
OperaOpera Browser3.51—
OperaOpera Browser3.60—
OperaOpera Browser3.61—
OperaOpera Browser3.62—
OperaOpera Browser4.00—
OperaOpera Browser4.01—
OperaOpera Browser4.02—
OperaOpera Browser5.0—
OperaOpera Browser5.02—
OperaOpera Browser5.10—
OperaOpera Browser5.11—
OperaOpera Browser5.12—
OperaOpera Browser6.0—
OperaOpera Browser6.1—
OperaOpera Browser6.01—
OperaOpera Browser6.02—
OperaOpera Browser6.03—
OperaOpera Browser6.04—
OperaOpera Browser6.05—
OperaOpera Browser6.06—
OperaOpera Browser6.11—
OperaOpera Browser6.12—
OperaOpera Browser7.0—
OperaOpera Browser7.01—
OperaOpera Browser7.02—
OperaOpera Browser7.03—
OperaOpera Browser7.10—
OperaOpera Browser7.11—
OperaOpera Browser7.20—
OperaOpera Browser7.21—
OperaOpera Browser7.22—
OperaOpera Browser7.23—
OperaOpera Browser7.50—
OperaOpera Browser7.51—
OperaOpera Browser7.52—
OperaOpera Browser7.53—
OperaOpera Browser7.54—
OperaOpera Browser7.60—
OperaOpera Browser8.0—
OperaOpera Browser8.01—
OperaOpera Browser8.02—

Showing 50 of 108 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-6472?
Opera before 12.12 on UNIX uses weak permissions for the profile directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a (1) cache file, (2) password file, or (3) configuration file, or (4) possibly gain privileges by modifying or overwriting a configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2012-6472?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-6472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6472?
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