CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-0843: Infoleak

First published: Tue Nov 19 2019(Updated: )

uzbl: Information disclosure via world-readable cookies storage file

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/uzbl
uzbl
Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Linux=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0843?

    CVE-2012-0843 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0843?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-0843, ensure that the cookie storage file is not world-readable by adjusting file permissions.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-0843?

    CVE-2012-0843 affects multiple versions of the uzbl browser on Debian GNU/Linux 8.0 and 9.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0843?

    CVE-2012-0843 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

  • Is CVE-2012-0843 in active use or exploitation?

    There is no current evidence suggesting active exploitation of CVE-2012-0843, but it is advisable to address it.

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