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CVE-2012-3292

7.6 · HIGH

The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers…

Published Jun 7, 2012globusCWE-264EPSS 3.07%

Overview

CVE-2012-3292 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting globus globus_toolkit. It was published on June 7, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by logging in with a user that does not exist, which causes GridFTP to run as the last user in the password file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from globus. Update globus_toolkit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
globusglobus_toolkit0Affected

References

Refjira.globus.org/browse/GT-195Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081787.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081791.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081797.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2523Refjira.globus.org/browse/GT-195Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081787.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081791.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-June/081797.htmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2523

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3292?

CVE-2012-3292 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting globus globus_toolkit. It was published on June 7, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-3292?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-3292?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from globus. Update globus_toolkit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-3292?

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