CVE-2012-5663 Other in textproc/isearch package
The isearch library uses insecure temporary file creation, allowing local attackers to potentially escalate privileges or modify data via race conditions in /tmp.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-5663?
CVE-2012-5663 is a high-severity vulnerability in textproc/isearch package, published on 30 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The isearch package (textproc/isearch) before 1.47.01nb1 uses the tempnam() function to create insecure temporary files into a publicly-writable area (/tmp).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5663?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openbsd Textproc\/Isearch.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5663?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-5663 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-5663 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5663 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-43vc-pv65-hrhm.