Vulnerability Description
The bootloader configuration module (pyanaconda/bootloader.py) in Anaconda uses 755 permissions for /etc/grub.d, which allows local users to obtain password hashes and conduct brute force password guessing attacks.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Anaconda | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.fedorahosted.org/git/?p=anaconda.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=03ef13b625cc06873
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080188.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/04/10Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/04/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/15/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53486
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=819031
- http://git.fedorahosted.org/git/?p=anaconda.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=03ef13b625cc06873
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080188.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/04/10Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/04/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/15/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53486
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=819031
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2314?
CVE-2012-2314 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The bootloader configuration module (pyanaconda/bootloader.py) in Anaconda uses 755 permissions for /etc/grub.d, which allows local users to obtain password hashes and conduct brute force password gue...
How severe is CVE-2012-2314?
CVE-2012-2314 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2314?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Anaconda.