CVE-2012-1567: High severity LinuxMint LinuxMint vulnerability
Published Feb 7, 2020
·Updated
LinuxMint as of 2012-03-19 has temporary file creation vulnerabilities in mintUpdate.
Affected Software
1 affected component
LinuxMint LinuxMint>=2012-03-19
Event History
Feb 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2012-1567.
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What is the severity of CVE-2012-1567?
The severity of CVE-2012-1567 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
3
What is affected by CVE-2012-1567?
LinuxMint as of 2012-03-19 is affected by CVE-2012-1567.
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What is the cause of CVE-2012-1567?
The cause of CVE-2012-1567 is temporary file creation vulnerabilities in mintUpdate.
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How can I fix CVE-2012-1567?
To fix CVE-2012-1567, it is recommended to update LinuxMint to a version that includes a patch for the vulnerability.