CVE-2012-6136: Medium severity redhat Tuned vulnerability

Published Nov 20, 2019
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Updated

tuned 2.10.0 creates its PID file with insecure permissions which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
redhat Tuned=2.10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=17
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/tuned
2.15.0-12.20.0-12.25.1-12.26.0-1

Event History

Nov 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:37 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2012-6136?

CVE-2012-6136 refers to a vulnerability in tuned 2.10.0 that creates its PID file with insecure permissions, allowing local users to kill arbitrary processes.

2

How severe is the vulnerability CVE-2012-6136?

The severity of CVE-2012-6136 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-6136?

CVE-2012-6136 affects tuned versions 2.10.0-1, 2.15.0-1, and 2.20.0-1 on Debian and Red Hat based systems.

4

How can this vulnerability be fixed?

To fix CVE-2012-6136, update tuned to a version that includes the fix. This may involve upgrading to a newer package version or applying a patch provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2012-6136?

You can find more information about CVE-2012-6136 on the Red Hat Bugzilla page (https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6136) and the Debian Security Tracker (https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6136).

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