CVE-2012-0315

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in ALFTP before 5.31 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in a directory that is accessed for reading an extensionless file, as demonstrated by executing the README.exe file when a user attempts to access the README file.

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.69% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85695061/995223/index.html	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.altools.jp/download.aspx	patch broken link
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85695061/index.html	vdb entry third party advisory
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-000011	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.altools.jp/ETC/NEWS.aspx?mid=231&vidx=118	broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0315?: CVE-2012-0315 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0315?: To fix CVE-2012-0315, 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-2012-0315 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-0315 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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