2.1
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-6120

First published: Wed Apr 10 2013(Updated: )

Red Hat OpenStack Essex and Folsom creates the /var/log/puppet directory with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as Puppet log files.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat OpenStack Essex
Red Hat OpenStack Folsom

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6120?

    The severity of CVE-2012-6120 is considered medium due to its potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-6120?

    To fix CVE-2012-6120, you should change the permissions of the /var/log/puppet directory to restrict access.

  • Which versions of Red Hat OpenStack are affected by CVE-2012-6120?

    CVE-2012-6120 affects Red Hat OpenStack Essex and Folsom.

  • What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2012-6120?

    CVE-2012-6120 can allow local users to access sensitive Puppet log files.

  • Is CVE-2012-6120 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2012-6120 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected system.

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