Vulnerability Description
pam_google_authenticator.c in the PAM module in Google Authenticator before 1.0 requires user-readable permissions for the secret file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and discover a shared secret via standard filesystem operations, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0258.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Authenticator | <= 0.91 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=666129
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/18/10
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=953505Exploit
- https://code.google.com/p/google-authenticator/source/detail?r=c3414e9857ad64e52
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=666129
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/18/10
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=953505Exploit
- https://code.google.com/p/google-authenticator/source/detail?r=c3414e9857ad64e52
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6140?
CVE-2012-6140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). pam_google_authenticator.c in the PAM module in Google Authenticator before 1.0 requires user-readable permissions for the secret file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions ...
How severe is CVE-2012-6140?
CVE-2012-6140 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6140?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Authenticator.