2.1
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3427

First published: Sun Feb 02 2014(Updated: )

EC2 Amazon Machine Image (AMI) in JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) 5.1.2 uses 755 permissions for /var/cache/jboss-ec2-eap/, which allows local users to read sensitive information such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials by reading files in the directory.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=5.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3427?

    CVE-2012-3427 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential exposure of sensitive AWS credentials.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3427?

    To fix CVE-2012-3427, change the permissions for /var/cache/jboss-ec2-eap/ to restrict access, preferably to 700.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-3427?

    CVE-2012-3427 affects users running JBoss Enterprise Application Platform version 5.1.2.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2012-3427?

    The risks associated with CVE-2012-3427 include unauthorized access to AWS credentials by local users.

  • When was CVE-2012-3427 published?

    CVE-2012-3427 was published on July 19, 2012.

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