CVE-2012-5535: Infoleak
First published: Mon Nov 25 2019(Updated: )
gnome-system-log polkit policy allows arbitrary files on the system to be read
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/gnome-system-log | 3.9.90-8 | |
| Red Hat Gnome System Log | ||
| Fedora | =17 | |
| Fedora | =18 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-5535
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-December/094059.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-December/094181.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5535
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5535
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5535?
CVE-2012-5535 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5535?
To fix CVE-2012-5535, update gnome-system-log to version 3.9.90-8 or later on Debian or ensure you have the patched versions available for Fedora 17 or 18.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5535?
CVE-2012-5535 affects gnome-system-log on Debian and Fedora versions 17 and 18.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2012-5535?
CVE-2012-5535 allows for improper policy configuration that can lead to arbitrary file reading on the system.
Is CVE-2012-5535 actively being exploited?
There is no public indication that CVE-2012-5535 is actively being exploited, but it is advisable to apply the necessary updates to mitigate potential risks.
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