Vulnerability Description
scripts/annotate-output.sh in devscripts before 2.12.2, as used in rpmdevtools before 8.3, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary (1) standard output or (2) standard error output file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | <= 2.12.1 |
| Fedora | Rpmdevtools | <= 8.2-1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=devscripts/devscripts.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4d2
- http://git.fedorahosted.org/cgit/rpmdevtools.git/commit/?id=90b4400c2ab2e80cecfdPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-September/086138.
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-September/086159.
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-September/087335.
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-11/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50600Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2549Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:123
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55358
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1593-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=848022
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78230
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0316
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3500?
CVE-2012-3500 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). scripts/annotate-output.sh in devscripts before 2.12.2, as used in rpmdevtools before 8.3, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary (1) standard output or (2)...
How severe is CVE-2012-3500?
CVE-2012-3500 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3500?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts, Fedora Rpmdevtools.