Android Debug Bridge
CVE-2012-5564
LOW
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
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1DescriptionCVE.org
android-tools 4.1.1 in Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/adb.log.
AnalysisAI
android-tools 4.1.1 in Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/adb.log. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.3). No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-59. android-tools 4.1.1 in Android Debug Bridge (ADB) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/adb.log. Affected products include: Google Android Debug Bridge.
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.
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