CVE-2012-2103 Path traversal in n/a

Low 1.2 Published Updated

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on predictable temporary files in the qmailscan plugin for Munin.

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-2012-2103?

CVE-2012-2103 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The qmailscan plugin for Munin 1.4.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files with predictable names.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2103?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Munin-Monitoring Munin.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2103?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2012-2103 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2103 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2103, GHSA-wp9g-5pp9-hxcm.

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