Vulnerability Description
openCryptoki 2.4.1 allows local users to create or set world-writable permissions on arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) LCK..opencryptoki or (2) LCK..opencryptoki_stdll file in /var/lock/.
CVSS Score
6.2
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opencryptoki Project | Opencryptoki | 2.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- 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=29191022
- 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/78943
- 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=29191022
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4455?
CVE-2012-4455 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). openCryptoki 2.4.1 allows local users to create or set world-writable permissions on arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) LCK..opencryptoki or (2) LCK..opencryptoki_stdll file in /var/lock/...
How severe is CVE-2012-4455?
CVE-2012-4455 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4455?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opencryptoki Project Opencryptoki.