CVE-2012-2200

Description

The default configuration of sendmail in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1, and VIOS 2.2.1.4-FP-25 SP-02, allows local users to gain privileges by entering a command in a .forward file in a home directory.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
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Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027207 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22965 vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22963 vendor advisory
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/sendmail1_advisory.asc vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76466 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22964 vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IV22966 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2200?
CVE-2012-2200 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2200?
To fix CVE-2012-2200, 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-2012-2200 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2200 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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