What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-3504?

CVE-2012-3504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-3504?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-3504. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Crypto Utils CVE-2012-3504

LOW

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2012-10-10 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Crypto Utils

3.6

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.6 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 10, 2012 - 18:55 cve.org

LOW 3.6

DescriptionCVE.org

The nssconfigFound function in genkey.pl in crypto-utils 2.4.1-34 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the "list" file in the current working directory.

AnalysisAI

The nssconfigFound function in genkey.pl in crypto-utils 2.4.1-34 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the "list" file in the current working directory. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.6), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The nssconfigFound function in genkey.pl in crypto-utils 2.4.1-34 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the "list" file in the current working directory. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Crypto-Utils.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.