CVE-2012-3329 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary or log files in IBM ASU and BoMC on Linux.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-3329?
CVE-2012-3329 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Dec 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) through 3.62 and 3.70 through 9.21 and Bootable Media Creator (BoMC) through 2.30 and 3.00 through 9.21 on Linux allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) temporary file or (2) log file.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3329?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ibm Advanced Settings Utility, Ibm Bootable Media Creator.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3329?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3329 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2012-3329 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3329 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qqh7-c6g3-7cgg.