CVE-2012-5659 Code injection in n/a

Low 3.7 Published 12 Mar 2013 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by manipulating the PYTHONPATH environment variable in ABRT, potentially escalating privileges.

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-2012-5659?

CVE-2012-5659 is a low-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Mar 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in plugins/abrt-action-install-debuginfo-to-abrt-cache.c in Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) 2.0.9 and earlier allows local users to load and execute arbitrary Python modules by modifying the PYTHONPATH environment variable to reference a malicious Python module.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5659?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Automatic Bug Reporting Tool.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5659?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2012-5659 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5659 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p65h-g398-8mm3.