CVE-2012-5564 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on the ADB log file, potentially compromising system integrity.
- 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-2012-5564?
CVE-2012-5564 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Feb 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
android-tools 4.1.1 in Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/adb.log.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5564?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android Debug Bridge.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5564?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5564 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-2012-5564 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5564 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-5564, GHSA-h3mc-wgf6-6vpg, UBUNTU-CVE-2012-5564.