CVE-2012-5477 Misconfiguration in n/a
Local attackers can modify files created by the Foreman smart proxy daemon due to an insecure umask setting.
- 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-2012-5477?
CVE-2012-5477 is a low-severity vulnerability in Theforeman Foreman, published on 8 May 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The smart proxy in Foreman before 1.1 uses a umask set to 0, which allows local users to modify files created by the daemon via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5477?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Theforeman Foreman.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5477?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5477 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-5477 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5477 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Theforeman Foreman
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9crx-xc3m-v3x2.