CVE-2012-6110 Missing authorization in n/a
Local attackers can modify cron job files and send spam by accessing open file descriptors in bcron-exec.
- 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-2012-6110?
CVE-2012-6110 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
bcron-exec in bcron before 0.10 does not close file descriptors associated with temporary files when running a cron job, which allows local users to modify job files and send spam messages by accessing an open file descriptor.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-6110?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bcron Project Bcron Exec.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6110?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2012-6110 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-6110 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-6110, GHSA-j9p5-9mcj-v7gh.