CVE-2012-6097 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a file descriptor leak in cronie to read restricted system files like /etc/crontab.
- 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-2012-6097?
CVE-2012-6097 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Apr 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
File descriptor leak in cronie 1.4.8, when running in certain environments, might allow local users to read restricted files, as demonstrated by reading /etc/crontab.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6097?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fedorahosted Cronie.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6097?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-6097 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-6097 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6097 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r953-3vv9-m789.