Vulnerability Description
The filesystem authentication (condor_io/condor_auth_fs.cpp) in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 uses authentication directories even when they have weak permissions, which allows remote attackers to impersonate users by renaming a user's authentication directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Condor Project | Condor | 7.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://condor-git.cs.wisc.edu/?p=condor.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=1db67805
- http://research.cs.wisc.edu/condor/manual/v7.6/8_3Stable_Release.html
- http://research.cs.wisc.edu/condor/manual/v7.8/9_3Stable_Release.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1278.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1281.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50666Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/20/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55632
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-3492
- http://condor-git.cs.wisc.edu/?p=condor.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=1db67805
- http://research.cs.wisc.edu/condor/manual/v7.6/8_3Stable_Release.html
- http://research.cs.wisc.edu/condor/manual/v7.8/9_3Stable_Release.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1278.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1281.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50666Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3492?
CVE-2012-3492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The filesystem authentication (condor_io/condor_auth_fs.cpp) in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 uses authentication directories even when they have weak permissions, which allows rem...
How severe is CVE-2012-3492?
CVE-2012-3492 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3492?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Condor Project Condor.