CVE-2012-0279

Description

Quest Toad for Data Analysts 3.0.1 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the %COMMONPROGRAMFILES%\Quest Shared directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2012-13/ vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48663 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75192 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53276 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0279?
CVE-2012-0279 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0279?
To fix CVE-2012-0279, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0279 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-0279 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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