CVE-2012-5535: Infoleak
Published Nov 25, 2019
·Updated
gnome-system-log polkit policy allows arbitrary files on the system to be read
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gnome-system-log
3.9.90-8
Gnome gnome-system-log
Fedoraproject Fedora=17
Fedoraproject Fedora=18
Event History
Nov 25, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Aug 6, 2024
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:16 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5535?
CVE-2012-5535 affects gnome-system-log on Debian and Fedora versions 17 and 18.
4
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.
5
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.