3.6
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-3454

First published: Tue Aug 07 2012(Updated: )

eXtplorer 2.1.0b6 uses world writable permissions for the /var/lib/extplorer/ftp_tmp directory, which allows local users to delete or overwrite arbitrary files.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla Explorer=2.1.0-b6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3454?

    CVE-2012-3454 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file manipulation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3454?

    To fix CVE-2012-3454, restrict the permissions of the /var/lib/extplorer/ftp_tmp directory to prevent world writable access.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-3454?

    CVE-2012-3454 affects eXtplorer version 2.1.0b6, specifically installations that have the vulnerable permissions set.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2012-3454?

    CVE-2012-3454 can be exploited by local users to delete or overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

  • Is there a known mitigation for CVE-2012-3454?

    The known mitigation for CVE-2012-3454 is to change the directory permissions to disallow write access to unauthorized users.

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