Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-0055
Potential exploit
OverlayFS in the Linux kernel before 3.0.0-16.28, as used in Ubuntu 10.0.4 LTS and 11.10, is missing inode security checks which could allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.
Products affected by CVE-2012-0055
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:10.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:11.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-0055
0.39%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 57 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-0055
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-0055
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The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-0055
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https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-0055
Bug 742027 – VUL-0: CVE-2012-0055: kernel: overlayfs: missing inode security checksIssue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-0055
Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1384-1
USN-1384-1: Linux kernel (Oneiric backport) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1364-1
USN-1364-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/915941
Bug #915941 “overlayfs does not honor lxc-related permissions” : Bugs : linux package : UbuntuExploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/17/11
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: overlayfsExploit;Mailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1363-1
USN-1363-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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