Vulnerability Description
latex2man in texlive-extra-utils 2011.20120322, and possibly other versions or packages, when used with the H or T option, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Texlive-Extra-Utils | 2011.20120322 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=668779
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/19/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/19/15
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=668779
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/19/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/19/15
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2120?
CVE-2012-2120 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). latex2man in texlive-extra-utils 2011.20120322, and possibly other versions or packages, when used with the H or T option, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a tem...
How severe is CVE-2012-2120?
CVE-2012-2120 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-2012-2120?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Texlive-Extra-Utils.