CVE-2012-3512 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges to root by replacing group-writable state files in Munin's plugin directory.
- 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-2012-3512?
CVE-2012-3512 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Munin before 2.0.6 stores plugin state files that run as root in the same group-writable directory as non-root plugins, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing a state file, as demonstrated using the smart_ plugin.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3512?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Munin-Monitoring Munin.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3512?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2012-3512 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3512 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3512, GHSA-g93j-j4g4-hr9q.