Vulnerability Description
Monkey HTTP Daemon 0.9.3 uses a real UID of root and a real GID of root during execution of CGI scripts, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging cgi-bin write access.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey-Project | Monkey | 0.9.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=688008
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=688879
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/21/10
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=688008
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=688879
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/21/10
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4443?
CVE-2012-4443 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Monkey HTTP Daemon 0.9.3 uses a real UID of root and a real GID of root during execution of CGI scripts, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging cgi-bin write access.
How severe is CVE-2012-4443?
CVE-2012-4443 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4443?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Monkey-Project Monkey.