CVE-2012-6655
First published: Wed Nov 27 2019(Updated: )
An issue exists AccountService 0.6.37 in the user_change_password_authorized_cb() function in user.c which could let a local users obtain encrypted passwords.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/accountsservice | <0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.7 | 0.6.55-0ubuntu12~20.04.7 |
| ubuntu/accountsservice | <22.07.5-2ubuntu1.5 | 22.07.5-2ubuntu1.5 |
| Accountsservice Project Accountsservice | =0.6.37 | |
| openSUSE openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 | |
| debian/accountsservice | <=0.6.55-3 | 22.08.8-6 23.13.9-7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/16/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69245
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6655
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6655
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95325
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6655
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2012-6655
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=55000
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/15/5
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6687-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-6655
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6655
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/accountsservice/accountsservice/-/commit/4fde420a7b25d1a54bdb4e4ade67770a5ac79d02
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-6655
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6655?
The severity of CVE-2012-6655 is low, with a severity value of 3.3.
How can a local user obtain encrypted passwords in AccountService 0.6.37?
A local user can obtain encrypted passwords in AccountService 0.6.37 through the user_change_password_authorized_cb() function in user.c.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-6655?
AccountService versions 0.6.37 to 0.6.55-3 are affected. Debian Linux versions 8.0 to 10.0 and Redhat Enterprise Linux version 7.0 are also affected.
How can I fix CVE-2012-6655?
To fix CVE-2012-6655, update to a version of AccountService that is higher than 0.6.55-3. If you are using Debian Linux or Redhat Enterprise Linux, make sure to update to a version higher than the affected versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2012-6655?
You can find more information about CVE-2012-6655 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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