What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-6140?

CVE-2012-6140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-6140?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-6140. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

Authenticator CVE-2012-6140

LOW

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2013-04-24 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Google Authenticator

1.9

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

1.9 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 24, 2013 - 10:28 cve.org

LOW 1.9

DescriptionCVE.org

pam_google_authenticator.c in the PAM module in Google Authenticator before 1.0 requires user-readable permissions for the secret file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and discover a shared secret via standard filesystem operations, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0258.

AnalysisAI

pam_google_authenticator.c in the PAM module in Google Authenticator before 1.0 requires user-readable permissions for the secret file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions. Rated low severity (CVSS 1.9). 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. pam_google_authenticator.c in the PAM module in Google Authenticator before 1.0 requires user-readable permissions for the secret file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and discover a shared secret via standard filesystem operations, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0258. Affected products include: Google Authenticator. Version information: before 1.0.

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.