Vulnerability Description
The isearch package (textproc/isearch) before 1.47.01nb1 uses the tempnam() function to create insecure temporary files into a publicly-writable area (/tmp).
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Textproc\/Isearch | < 1.47.01nb1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://gnats.netbsd.org/47360Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/21/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/21/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5663Broken Link
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5663Third Party Advisory
- http://gnats.netbsd.org/47360Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/21/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/21/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5663Broken Link
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5663Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5663?
CVE-2012-5663 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The isearch package (textproc/isearch) before 1.47.01nb1 uses the tempnam() function to create insecure temporary files into a publicly-writable area (/tmp).
How severe is CVE-2012-5663?
CVE-2012-5663 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5663?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Textproc\/Isearch.