Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in plugins/abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache.c in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) 2.0.9 and earlier allows local users to load and execute arbitrary Python modules by modifying the PYTHONPATH environment variable to reference a malicious Python module.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Automatic Bug Reporting Tool | <= 2.0.9 |
References
- http://git.fedorahosted.org/cgit/abrt.git/commit/?id=b173d81b577953b96a282167c7eExploitPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0215.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=854011
- http://git.fedorahosted.org/cgit/abrt.git/commit/?id=b173d81b577953b96a282167c7eExploitPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0215.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=854011
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5659?
CVE-2012-5659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). Untrusted search path vulnerability in plugins/abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache.c in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) 2.0.9 and earlier allows local users to load and execute arbitrary P...
How severe is CVE-2012-5659?
CVE-2012-5659 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool.