CVE-2012-4480: High severity Ovirt Mom vulnerability
Published Dec 2, 2019
·Updated
mom creates world-writable pid files in /var/run
Affected Software
3 affected components
Ovirt Mom<0.3.0-1
Fedoraproject Fedora=17
Fedoraproject Fedora=18
Event History
Dec 2, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4480?
The severity of CVE-2012-4480 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
2
What software is affected by CVE-2012-4480?
The affected software includes Ovirt Mom 0.3.0-1, Fedoraproject Fedora 17, and Fedoraproject Fedora 18.
3
How does CVE-2012-4480 affect the system?
CVE-2012-4480 allows mom to create world-writable pid files in /var/run.
4
Is there a fix for CVE-2012-4480?
Yes, you can find more information and the fix for CVE-2012-4480 in the provided references.
5
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2012-4480?
The CWE for CVE-2012-4480 is CWE-269.