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CVE-2012-0808

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Description

as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2012-03-19

Updated: 2025-04-11

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 3.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Severity: Low

EPSS

EPSS: 0.00047

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