CVE-2012-6136
First published: Wed Nov 20 2019(Updated: )
tuned 2.10.0 creates its PID file with insecure permissions which allows local users to kill arbitrary processes.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/tuned | 2.10.0-1 2.15.0-1 2.20.0-1 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How severe is the vulnerability CVE-2012-6136?
The severity of CVE-2012-6136 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.
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.
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.
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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