CVE-2012-5516: Infoleak

Published Jan 4, 2013
·
Updated

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1, when moving disks between storage domains, does not properly wipe-after-delete, which prevents disks from being securely deleted and might allow local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

5 affected components
redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager<=3.0
redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager=2.1
redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager=2.2
redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager=2.2.3
redhat Enterprise Virtualization Manager=2.2.4

Event History

Jan 4, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5516?

CVE-2012-5516 has a Medium severity due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5516?

To fix CVE-2012-5516, upgrade Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager to version 3.1 or later.

3

Which versions of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager are affected by CVE-2012-5516?

CVE-2012-5516 affects Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager versions 2.1, 2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.4, and all versions up to 3.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-5516?

CVE-2012-5516 is a data protection vulnerability related to improper secure deletion of disks.

5

Can local users exploit CVE-2012-5516?

Yes, local users can potentially exploit CVE-2012-5516 to obtain sensitive information from improperly deleted disks.

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