Vulnerability Description
android-tools 4.1.1 in Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/adb.log.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android Debug Bridge | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=688280
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/098527.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/098529.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/098532.h
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/23/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/23/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56653
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=879582
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=688280
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/098527.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/098529.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-February/098532.h
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/23/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/23/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56653
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5564?
CVE-2012-5564 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). android-tools 4.1.1 in Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/adb.log.
How severe is CVE-2012-5564?
CVE-2012-5564 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5564?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android Debug Bridge.