What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-3537?

CVE-2012-3537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-3537?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-3537. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-3537?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-3537. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Crowbar CVE-2012-3537

MEDIUM

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

2012-09-05 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Crowbar

4.6

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.6 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 05, 2012 - 23:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.6

DescriptionCVE.org

The Crowbar Ohai plugin (chef/cookbooks/ohai/files/default/plugins/crowbar.rb) in the Deployer Barclamp in Crowbar, possibly 1.4 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary shell commands via vectors related to "insecure handling of tmp files" and predictable file names.

AnalysisAI

The Crowbar Ohai plugin (chef/cookbooks/ohai/files/default/plugins/crowbar.rb) in the Deployer Barclamp in Crowbar, possibly 1.4 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary shell commands. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The Crowbar Ohai plugin (chef/cookbooks/ohai/files/default/plugins/crowbar.rb) in the Deployer Barclamp in Crowbar, possibly 1.4 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary shell commands via vectors related to "insecure handling of tmp files" and predictable file names. Affected products include: Dell Crowbar.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.