CVE-2012-1615: High severity Fedoraproject Sectool vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2019
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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

Event History

Dec 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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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.

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