CVE-2012-6114 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The git-changelog utility in git-extras 1.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/changelog or (2) /tmp/.git-effort.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Git-Extras Project	Git-Extras	1.7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/22/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/23/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=698490Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/22/8Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/23/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=698490Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-6114?

CVE-2012-6114 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The git-changelog utility in git-extras 1.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/changelog or (2) /tmp/.git-effort.

How severe is CVE-2012-6114?

CVE-2012-6114 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6114?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Git-Extras Project Git-Extras.