Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4453
dracut.sh in dracut, as used in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Fedora 16 and 17, and possibly other products, creates initramfs images with world-readable permissions, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.
Products affected by CVE-2012-4453
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:dracut_project:dracut:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-4453
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-2012-4453
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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2.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-4453
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During installation, installed file permissions are set to allow anyone to modify those files.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-4453
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http://git.kernel.org/?p=boot/dracut/dracut.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e1b48995c26c4f06d1a71
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/27/3
oss-security - dracut creates non-world readable initramfs imagesMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/27/4
oss-security - Re: dracut creates non-world readable initramfs imagesMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/27/6
oss-security - Re: dracut creates world readable initramfs imagesMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1674.html
RHSA-2013:1674 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=859448
859448 – (CVE-2012-4453) CVE-2012-4453 dracut: Creates initramfs images with world-readable permissions (information disclosure)Issue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79258
Fedora Dracut package initramfs images information disclosure CVE-2012-4453 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55713
Fedora 'Dracut' Package Information Disclosure VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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