CVE-2012-6114

Description

The git-changelog utility in git-extras 1.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/changelog or (2) /tmp/.git-effort.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: git-extras git-extras
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/22/8 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/23/5 third party advisory mailing list
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=698490 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6114?
CVE-2012-6114 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-6114?
To fix CVE-2012-6114, 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-2012-6114 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-6114 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-6114?
CVE-2012-6114 affects git-extras git-extras.
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