Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-4845
The FTP client in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, does not properly manage privileges in an RBAC environment, which allows attackers to bypass intended file-read restrictions by leveraging the setuid installation of the ftp executable file.
Products affected by CVE-2012-4845
- 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-2012-4845
0.16%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 51 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-4845
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:N/A:N |
8.0
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6.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-4845
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-4845
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http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/ftp_advisory1.asc
Vendor Advisory
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19695
Repository / Oval Repository
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56134
IBM AIX FTP Client CVE-2012-4845 Security Bypass Vulnerability
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28785
IBM IV28785: AIX FTP VULNERABILITY CVE-2012-4845 APPLIES TO AIX 7100-00
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79279
IBM AIX FTP privilege escalation CVE-2012-4845 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28787
IBM IV28787: AIX FTP VULNERABILITY CVE-2012-4845 APPLIES TO AIX 7100-01
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV28715
IBM IV28715: AIX FTP VULNERABILITY CVE-2012-4845 APPLIES TO AIX 6100-06
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV23331
IBM IV23331: AIX FTP VULNERABILITY CVE-2012-4845 APPLIES TO AIX 6100-07
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