What is the severity of CVE-2012-3329?

CVE-2012-3329 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local file overwrite vulnerabilities.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3329?

To fix CVE-2012-3329, update the IBM Advanced Settings Utility or Bootable Media Creator to the latest versions provided by IBM.

Who is affected by CVE-2012-3329?

CVE-2012-3329 affects users of IBM Advanced Settings Utility versions 3.62, 3.70, and 9.21, as well as Bootable Media Creator versions 2.30, 3.00, and 9.21 on Linux.

What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2012-3329?

A symlink attack in CVE-2012-3329 allows local users to create symbolic links to overwrite critical files, exploiting insufficient validation in temporary and log file handling.

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2012-3329?

Yes, CVE-2012-3329 is known to have potential exploit scenarios due to its vulnerabilities in local file handling practices.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-3329

low

3.3

CWE

19/12/2012

29/8/2017

CVE-2012-3329

First published: Wed Dec 19 2012(Updated: )

IBM Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) through 3.62 and 3.70 through 9.21 and Bootable Media Creator (BoMC) through 2.30 and 3.00 through 9.21 on Linux allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) temporary file or (2) log file.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Advanced Settings Utility	=3.62
IBM Advanced Settings Utility	=3.70
IBM Advanced Settings Utility	=9.21
IBM Bootable Media Creator	=2.30
IBM Bootable Media Creator	=3.00
IBM Bootable Media Creator	=9.21
Linux kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3329?
CVE-2012-3329 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local file overwrite vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3329?
To fix CVE-2012-3329, update the IBM Advanced Settings Utility or Bootable Media Creator to the latest versions provided by IBM.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-3329?
CVE-2012-3329 affects users of IBM Advanced Settings Utility versions 3.62, 3.70, and 9.21, as well as Bootable Media Creator versions 2.30, 3.00, and 9.21 on Linux.
What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2012-3329?
A symlink attack in CVE-2012-3329 allows local users to create symbolic links to overwrite critical files, exploiting insufficient validation in temporary and log file handling.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2012-3329?
Yes, CVE-2012-3329 is known to have potential exploit scenarios due to its vulnerabilities in local file handling practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3329?
CVE-2012-3329 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local file overwrite vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3329?
To fix CVE-2012-3329, update the IBM Advanced Settings Utility or Bootable Media Creator to the latest versions provided by IBM.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-3329?
CVE-2012-3329 affects users of IBM Advanced Settings Utility versions 3.62, 3.70, and 9.21, as well as Bootable Media Creator versions 2.30, 3.00, and 9.21 on Linux.
What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2012-3329?
A symlink attack in CVE-2012-3329 allows local users to create symbolic links to overwrite critical files, exploiting insufficient validation in temporary and log file handling.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2012-3329?
Yes, CVE-2012-3329 is known to have potential exploit scenarios due to its vulnerabilities in local file handling practices.