Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-5355
welcome.py in xdiagnose before 2.5.2ubuntu0.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name in /tmp.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-5355
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-5355
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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3.3
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LOW | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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4.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-5355
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-5355
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79475
xdiagnose welcome.py symlink CVE-2012-5355 Vulnerability Report
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xdiagnose/+bug/1036211
Bug #1036211 “xdiagnose has a symlink attack due to improperly n...” : Bugs : xdiagnose package : Ubuntu
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1591-1
USN-1591-1: xdiagnose update | Ubuntu security notices
Products affected by CVE-2012-5355
- cpe:2.3:a:bryce_harrington:xdiagnose:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bryce_harrington:xdiagnose:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bryce_harrington:xdiagnose:0.2-0ubuntu2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bryce_harrington:xdiagnose:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*