CVE-2012-3292
First published: Thu Jun 07 2012(Updated: )
The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by logging in with a user that does not exist, which causes GridFTP to run as the last user in the password file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Globus Toolkit | <=5.2.1 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =2.0 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =2.2 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =2.4.3 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =3.0.2 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =3.2.1 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.0.0 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.0.1 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.0.2 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.0.3 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.0.4 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.0.5 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.0.6 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.0.7 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.0.8 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.2.0 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =4.2.1 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =5.0.0 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =5.0.1 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =5.0.2 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =5.0.3 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =5.0.4 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =5.0.5 | |
| Globus Toolkit | =5.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://jira.globus.org/browse/GT-195
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081787.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081791.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081797.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2523
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3292?
CVE-2012-3292 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the possibility of privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3292?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3292, upgrade the Globus Toolkit to version 5.2.2 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2012-3292?
CVE-2012-3292 affects Globus Toolkit versions 5.2.1 and earlier, as well as versions 2.x through 4.x.
Can CVE-2012-3292 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-3292 can be exploited by remote attackers to gain elevated privileges.
What function is improperly checked in CVE-2012-3292?
CVE-2012-3292 involves a lack of proper return value checking from the getpwnam_r function.
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