CVE-2012-2389
First published: Wed May 23 2012(Updated: )
hostapd 0.7.3, and possibly other versions before 1.0, uses 0644 permissions for /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information such as credentials.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| hostapd | =0.7.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-2389
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=740964
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/23/13
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=824661
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=824660
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081983.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:168
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/23/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/23/5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2389?
CVE-2012-2389 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of local users accessing sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2389?
To fix CVE-2012-2389, change the permissions of /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf to a more secure setting, such as 0600.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2389?
CVE-2012-2389 affects hostapd versions prior to 1.0, including version 0.7.3.
What type of information is exposed by CVE-2012-2389?
CVE-2012-2389 may expose sensitive credentials stored in /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf to local users.
Is CVE-2012-2389 limited to specific operating systems?
CVE-2012-2389 is primarily associated with hostapd implementations on Linux-based systems.
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