CVE-2012-3457
First published: Sun Aug 12 2012(Updated: )
PNP4Nagios 0.6 through 0.6.16 uses world-readable permissions for process_perfdata.cfg, which allows local users to obtain the Gearman shared secret by reading the file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.0 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.1 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.2 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.3 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.4 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.5 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.6 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.7 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.10 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.11 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.12 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.13 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.14 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.15 | |
| PNP4Nagios | =0.6.16 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=683879
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-September/086161.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-September/086387.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/06/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/06/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54863
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3457?
CVE-2012-3457 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive configuration data.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3457?
To fix CVE-2012-3457, you should change the permissions on process_perfdata.cfg to restrict access to authorized users only.
Which versions of PNP4Nagios are affected by CVE-2012-3457?
CVE-2012-3457 affects PNP4Nagios versions 0.6.0 through 0.6.16.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-3457?
CVE-2012-3457 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unauthorized local users to read sensitive files.
How can CVE-2012-3457 impact my system?
CVE-2012-3457 can impact your system by allowing local users to access the Gearman shared secret, compromising system confidentiality.
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- version/pnp4nagios/0.6.10
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- version/pnp4nagios/0.6.16