CVE-2012-6097: Infoleak
First published: Wed Jan 09 2013(Updated: )
File descriptor leak in cronie 1.4.8, when running in certain environments, might allow local users to read restricted files, as demonstrated by reading /etc/crontab.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/cronie | <1.4.9 | 1.4.9 |
| Red Hat Cronie | =1.4.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:033
- https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=8652
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=786096
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=893661
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=717505
- http://git.fedorahosted.org/cgit/cronie.git/commit/src/cron.c?id=acdf4ae8456888ed78201906ef528f4c28f54582
- http://git.fedorahosted.org/cgit/cronie.git/commit/src/cron.c?id=b19007ca9fddd62ecef3af4a7d2d252f1d5e0419
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6097?
CVE-2012-6097 has a moderate severity level, as it can lead to local users gaining unauthorized access to restricted files.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6097?
To fix CVE-2012-6097, upgrade to a version of cronie greater than 1.4.8, specifically version 1.4.9 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-6097 on my system?
The impact of CVE-2012-6097 allows local users to potentially read sensitive files, such as /etc/crontab, if not properly secured.
Which versions of cronie are affected by CVE-2012-6097?
CVE-2012-6097 specifically affects cronie version 1.4.8.
Can CVE-2012-6097 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-6097 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the system to leverage the file descriptor leak.
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