Vulnerability Description
openCryptoki before 2.4.1, when using spinlocks, allows local users to create or set world-writable permissions on arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) .pkapi_xpk or (2) .pkcs11spinloc file in /tmp.
CVSS Score
2.9
LOW
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opencryptoki Project | Opencryptoki | <= 2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://opencryptoki.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=opencryptoki/opencrypto
- http://opencryptoki.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=opencryptoki/opencrypto
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50702Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=28878345
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/07/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/07/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/09/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/20/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/25/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/27/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55627
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=730636
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78797
- http://opencryptoki.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=opencryptoki/opencrypto
- http://opencryptoki.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=opencryptoki/opencrypto
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4454?
CVE-2012-4454 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.9 (LOW). openCryptoki before 2.4.1, when using spinlocks, allows local users to create or set world-writable permissions on arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) .pkapi_xpk or (2) .pkcs11spinloc file...
How severe is CVE-2012-4454?
CVE-2012-4454 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4454?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opencryptoki Project Opencryptoki.