CVE-2012-2531

Description

Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.5 uses weak permissions for the Operational log, which allows local users to discover credentials by reading this file, aka "Password Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56439 vdb entry third party advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15959 vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-073 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2531?
CVE-2012-2531 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2531?
To fix CVE-2012-2531, 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-2012-2531 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2531 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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