CVE-2012-6655
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6655 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue exists AccountService 0.6.37 in the user_change_password_authorized_cb() function in user.c which could let a local users obtain encrypted passwords.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue exists AccountService 0.6.37 in the user_change_password_authorized_cb() function in user.c which could let a local users obtain encrypted passwords.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Accountsservice Project | Accountsservice | 0.6.37 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/16/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69245Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6655Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6655Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95325Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6655Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/16/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69245Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6655Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6655Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95325Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6655Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6655?
An issue exists AccountService 0.6.37 in the user_change_password_authorized_cb() function in user.c which could let a local users obtain encrypted passwords.
How severe is CVE-2012-6655?
CVE-2012-6655 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6655?
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-2012-6655?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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