Vulnerability Description
A certain Red Hat script for sudo 1.7.2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /var/tmp/nsswitch.conf.bak temporary file.
CVSS Score
5.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Miller | Sudo | 1.7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54868
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=844442Exploit
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54868
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=844442Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3440?
CVE-2012-3440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.6 (MEDIUM). A certain Red Hat script for sudo 1.7.2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /var/tmp/nsswitch.conf.bak temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2012-3440?
CVE-2012-3440 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3440?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Todd Miller Sudo, Redhat Enterprise Linux.