Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-2200
The default configuration of sendmail in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, allows local users to gain privileges by entering a command in a .forward file in a home directory.
Products affected by CVE-2012-2200
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.2.1.4:fp-25_sp-02:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-2200
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-2200
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
|
HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-2200
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-2200
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22965
IBM IV22965: POTENTIAL SECURITY ISSUE. APPLIES TO AIX 6100-06
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http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/sendmail1_advisory.asc
Vendor Advisory
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22963
IBM IV22963: POTENTIAL SECURITY ISSUE. APPLIES TO AIX 7100-01
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22964
IBM IV22964: POTENTIAL SECURITY ISSUE. APPLIES TO AIX 7100-00
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027207
IBM AIX Sendmail Default Configuration Lets Local Users Gain Root Privileges - SecurityTracker
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76466
IBM AIX sendmail forward file command execution CVE-2012-2200 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22966
IBM IV22966: POTENTIAL SECURITY ISSUE. APPLIES TO AIX 6100-07
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