CVE-2012-0813
First published: Fri Jun 29 2012(Updated: )
Wicd before 1.7.1 saves sensitive information in log files in /var/log/wicd, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain passwords and other sensitive information.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WICD | <=1.7.1 | |
| WICD | =1.2.7 | |
| WICD | =1.3.1 | |
| WICD | =1.4.0 | |
| WICD | =1.4.1 | |
| WICD | =1.4.2 | |
| WICD | =1.5.0 | |
| WICD | =1.5.1 | |
| WICD | =1.5.2 | |
| WICD | =1.5.3 | |
| WICD | =1.5.4 | |
| WICD | =1.5.5 | |
| WICD | =1.5.6 | |
| WICD | =1.5.7 | |
| WICD | =1.5.8 | |
| WICD | =1.5.9 | |
| WICD | =1.6.0 | |
| WICD | =1.6.2 | |
| WICD | =1.7.0 | |
| WICD | =1.7.1 | |
| WICD | =1.7.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~wicd-devel/wicd/experimental/revision/682
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=652417
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49657
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-08.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/26/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/26/14
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51703
- https://launchpad.net/wicd/+announcement/9570
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0813?
CVE-2012-0813 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0813?
To fix CVE-2012-0813, upgrade Wicd to version 1.7.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What information is exposed by CVE-2012-0813?
CVE-2012-0813 exposes sensitive information, such as passwords, from log files located in /var/log/wicd.
Which versions of Wicd are affected by CVE-2012-0813?
Versions of Wicd prior to 1.7.1, including all versions between 1.2.7 and 1.7.0, are affected by CVE-2012-0813.
Can CVE-2012-0813 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-0813 may be exploited by context-dependent attackers who have access to the log files.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/david paleino
- canonical/wicd
- version/wicd/1.7.1
- version/wicd/1.2.7
- version/wicd/1.3.1
- version/wicd/1.4.0
- version/wicd/1.4.1
- version/wicd/1.4.2
- version/wicd/1.5.0
- version/wicd/1.5.1
- version/wicd/1.5.2
- version/wicd/1.5.3
- version/wicd/1.5.4
- version/wicd/1.5.5
- version/wicd/1.5.6
- version/wicd/1.5.7
- version/wicd/1.5.8
- version/wicd/1.5.9
- version/wicd/1.6.0
- version/wicd/1.6.2
- version/wicd/1.7.0
- version/wicd/1.7.2