CVE-2012-2291
First published: Mon Jan 21 2013(Updated: )
EMC Avamar Client 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x on HP-UX and Mac OS X, and the EMC Avamar plugin 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x for Oracle, uses world-writable permissions for cache directories, which allows local users to gain privileges via an unspecified symlink attack.
Credit: security_alert@emc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| EMC Avamar Virtual Edition | =4.0 | |
| EMC Avamar Virtual Edition | =4.1 | |
| EMC Avamar Virtual Edition | =5.0 | |
| EMC Avamar Virtual Edition | =5.0-sp1 | |
| EMC Avamar Virtual Edition | =5.0-sp2 | |
| EMC Avamar Virtual Edition | =5.0.0-407 | |
| EMC Avamar Virtual Edition | =5.0.4-26 | |
| EMC Avamar Virtual Edition | =6.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| HPE HP-UX | ||
| Dell EMC Avamar | =4.0 | |
| Dell EMC Avamar | =5.0 | |
| Dell EMC Avamar | =6.0 | |
| Dell EMC Avamar | =6.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2291?
CVE-2012-2291 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2291?
Fix CVE-2012-2291 by changing the permissions of the cache directories to remove world-writable rights.
Which EMC Avamar versions are affected by CVE-2012-2291?
CVE-2012-2291 affects EMC Avamar versions 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x.
Can local users exploit CVE-2012-2291?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2012-2291 through an unspecified symlink attack.
Is there a specific operating system affected by CVE-2012-2291?
CVE-2012-2291 specifically affects EMC Avamar on HP-UX and macOS.
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