CVE-2012-1615: High severity Fedoraproject Sectool vulnerability
Published Dec 6, 2019
·Updated
A Privilege Escalation vulnerability exits in Fedoraproject Sectool due to an incorrect DBus file.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Fedoraproject Sectool
Fedoraproject Fedora=16
Fedoraproject Fedora=17
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1615?
CVE-2012-1615 is classified as a high-severity Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Fedoraproject Sectool.
2
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.
3
Which versions of Fedora are affected by CVE-2012-1615?
CVE-2012-1615 affects Fedora versions 16 and 17.
4
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.
5
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.