What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-3512?

CVE-2012-3512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-3512?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-3512. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Munin CVE-2012-3512

HIGH

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

2012-11-21 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation RCE Munin

7.2

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 21, 2012 - 23:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

Munin before 2.0.6 stores plugin state files that run as root in the same group-writable directory as non-root plugins, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing a state file, as demonstrated using the smart_ plugin.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. Munin before 2.0.6 stores plugin state files that run as root in the same group-writable directory as non-root plugins, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing a state file, as demonstrated using the smart_ plugin. Affected products include: Munin-Monitoring Munin. Version information: before 2.0.6.

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.