Vulnerability Description
iproute2 before 3.3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file used by (1) configure or (2) examples/dhcp-client-script.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Iproute2 Project | Iproute2 | <= 3.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/shemminger/iproute2.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/shemminger/iproute2.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=797878
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/shemminger/iproute2.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/shemminger/iproute2.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=797878
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1088?
CVE-2012-1088 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). iproute2 before 3.3.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file used by (1) configure or (2) examples/dhcp-client-script.
How severe is CVE-2012-1088?
CVE-2012-1088 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1088?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Iproute2 Project Iproute2.