Vulnerability Description
Red Hat Network (RHN) Configuration Client (rhncfg-client) in rhncfg before 5.10.27-8 uses weak permissions (world-readable) for /var/log/rhncfg-actions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information about the rhncfg-client actions by reading the file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Rhncfg | <= 5.10.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1369.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50978Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55934
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027661
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=825275
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79260
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1369.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50978Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55934
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027661
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=825275
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79260
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2679?
CVE-2012-2679 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Red Hat Network (RHN) Configuration Client (rhncfg-client) in rhncfg before 5.10.27-8 uses weak permissions (world-readable) for /var/log/rhncfg-actions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive i...
How severe is CVE-2012-2679?
CVE-2012-2679 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-2012-2679?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Rhncfg.