CVE-2012-4480: High severity Ovirt Mom vulnerability

Published Dec 2, 2019
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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
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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.

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