CVE-2012-2095: Input Validation
First published: Mon Apr 07 2014(Updated: )
The SetWiredProperty function in the D-Bus interface in WICD before 1.7.2 allows local users to write arbitrary configuration settings and gain privileges via a crafted property name in a dbus message.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WICD | <=1.7.1 | |
| WICD | =1.2.7 | |
| WICD | =1.3.1 | |
| WICD | =1.4.0 | |
| WICD | =1.4.1 | |
| WICD | =1.4.2 | |
| WICD | =1.5.0 | |
| WICD | =1.5.1 | |
| WICD | =1.5.2 | |
| WICD | =1.5.3 | |
| WICD | =1.5.4 | |
| WICD | =1.5.5 | |
| WICD | =1.5.6 | |
| WICD | =1.5.7 | |
| WICD | =1.5.8 | |
| WICD | =1.5.9 | |
| WICD | =1.6.0 | |
| WICD | =1.6.2 | |
| WICD | =1.7.0 | |
| WICD | =1.7.1-beta3 | |
| Fedora | =15 | |
| Fedora | =16 | |
| Fedora | =17 |
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Reference Links
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~wicd-devel/wicd/experimental/revision/751
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=668397
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/079025.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/079029.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-April/079055.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48759
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49657
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18733
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201206-08.xml
- http://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/ethical-hacking-wicd-0day.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/11/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/11/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52987
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/wicd/+bug/979221
- https://launchpad.net/wicd/+announcement/9888
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2095?
CVE-2012-2095 has a moderate severity as it allows local users to write arbitrary configuration settings.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2095?
To fix CVE-2012-2095, upgrade to WICD version 1.7.2 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What does CVE-2012-2095 affect?
CVE-2012-2095 affects local users of WICD versions prior to 1.7.2, specifically those versions listed in the advisory.
Can CVE-2012-2095 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2012-2095 can only be exploited by local users due to the nature of the vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-2095?
The impact of CVE-2012-2095 is that local users can gain elevated privileges through unauthorized access to configuration settings.
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