What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-1586?

CVE-2012-1586 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-1586?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-1586. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Cifs Utils CVE-2012-1586

LOW

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2012-08-27 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Cifs Utils

2.1

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.1 LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 27, 2012 - 23:55 cve.org

LOW 2.1

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

mount.cifs in cifs-utils 2.6 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files or directories via the file path in the second argument, which reveals their existence in an error. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. mount.cifs in cifs-utils 2.6 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files or directories via the file path in the second argument, which reveals their existence in an error message. Affected products include: Debian Cifs-Utils.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.