CVE-2012-1615
First published: Fri Dec 06 2019(Updated: )
A Privilege Escalation vulnerability exits in Fedoraproject Sectool due to an incorrect DBus file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject Sectool | ||
| Fedora | =16 | |
| Fedora | =17 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/076873.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/081113.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/04/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52884
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1615
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74655
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1615?
CVE-2012-1615 is classified as a high-severity Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Fedoraproject Sectool.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1615?
To fix CVE-2012-1615, update the Fedoraproject Sectool to the latest version provided in the Fedora repositories.
Which versions of Fedora are affected by CVE-2012-1615?
CVE-2012-1615 affects Fedora versions 16 and 17.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1615?
CVE-2012-1615 is a Privilege Escalation vulnerability caused by an incorrect DBus file in Fedoraproject Sectool.
Is CVE-2012-1615 being actively exploited?
While there have been reports of the vulnerability, its current exploit status may vary and should be monitored closely for updates.
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