Vulnerability Description
Open vSwitch 1.4.2 uses world writable permissions for (1) /var/lib/openvswitch/pki/controllerca/incoming/ and (2) /var/lib/openvswitch/pki/switchca/incoming/, which allows local users to delete and overwrite arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openvswitch | Openvswitch | 1.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=683665
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/02/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/03/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54789
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54794
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=845350
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77417
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=683665
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/02/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/03/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54789
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54794
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=845350
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77417
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3449?
CVE-2012-3449 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). Open vSwitch 1.4.2 uses world writable permissions for (1) /var/lib/openvswitch/pki/controllerca/incoming/ and (2) /var/lib/openvswitch/pki/switchca/incoming/, which allows local users to delete and o...
How severe is CVE-2012-3449?
CVE-2012-3449 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3449?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openvswitch Openvswitch.