What is the severity of CVE-2012-0421?

CVE-2012-0421 has a medium severity level as it allows local users to access sensitive configuration data.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0421?

To fix CVE-2012-0421, update the SUSE Audit Log Keeper to version 0.2.1-0.4.6.1 or later to secure the configuration file permissions.

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-0421?

CVE-2012-0421 affects the SUSE Audit Log Keeper daemon versions below 0.2.1-0.4.6.1.

Can CVE-2012-0421 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2012-0421 can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0421?

CVE-2012-0421 is a local information disclosure vulnerability due to improper file permissions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-0421

low

2.1

CWE

200

8/8/2012

16/9/2024

CVE-2012-0421: Infoleak

First published: Wed Aug 08 2012(Updated: )

The SUSE Audit Log Keeper daemon before 0.2.1-0.4.6.1 for SUSE Manager and Spacewalk uses world-readable permissions for /etc/auditlog-keeper.conf, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading this file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Novell Suse Audit Log Keeper	<=0.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0421?
CVE-2012-0421 has a medium severity level as it allows local users to access sensitive configuration data.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0421?
To fix CVE-2012-0421, update the SUSE Audit Log Keeper to version 0.2.1-0.4.6.1 or later to secure the configuration file permissions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-0421?
CVE-2012-0421 affects the SUSE Audit Log Keeper daemon versions below 0.2.1-0.4.6.1.
Can CVE-2012-0421 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2012-0421 can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0421?
CVE-2012-0421 is a local information disclosure vulnerability due to improper file permissions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0421?
CVE-2012-0421 has a medium severity level as it allows local users to access sensitive configuration data.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0421?
To fix CVE-2012-0421, update the SUSE Audit Log Keeper to version 0.2.1-0.4.6.1 or later to secure the configuration file permissions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-0421?
CVE-2012-0421 affects the SUSE Audit Log Keeper daemon versions below 0.2.1-0.4.6.1.
Can CVE-2012-0421 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2012-0421 can only be exploited by local users with access to the system.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0421?
CVE-2012-0421 is a local information disclosure vulnerability due to improper file permissions.