CVE-2012-0948

Description

DistUpgrade/DistUpgradeMain.py in Update Manager, as used by Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, 11.10, and 11.04, uses weak permissions for (1) apt-clone_system_state.tar.gz and (2) system_state.tar.gz, which allows local users to obtain repository credentials.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://osvdb.org/82019 vdb entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1443-1 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75727 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53604 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/49230 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/105380733/update-manager_1%3A0.156.14.3_1%3A0.156.14.4.diff.gz

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0948?
CVE-2012-0948 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0948?
To fix CVE-2012-0948, 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-2012-0948 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-0948 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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