CVE-2012-0808 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can exploit predictable temporary file names in as31 to perform symlink attacks, leading to file truncation or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-0808?
CVE-2012-0808 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Mar 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0808?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bdale Garbee As31.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0808?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2012-0808 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0808 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as CVE-2012-3379, DEBIAN-CVE-2012-0808, GHSA-mxc3-gxv9-gfxj.