Vulnerability Description
aeolus-configserver-setup in the Aeolas Configuration Server, as used in Red Hat CloudForms Cloud Engine before 1.1.2, uses world-readable permissions for a temporary file in /tmp, which allows local users to read credentials by reading this file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Cloudforms Cloud Engine | <= 1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0545.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=875294Exploit
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0545.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=875294Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5509?
CVE-2012-5509 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). aeolus-configserver-setup in the Aeolas Configuration Server, as used in Red Hat CloudForms Cloud Engine before 1.1.2, uses world-readable permissions for a temporary file in /tmp, which allows local ...
How severe is CVE-2012-5509?
CVE-2012-5509 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5509?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Cloudforms Cloud Engine.