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CVE-2012-3512

7.2 · HIGH

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,…

Published Nov 21, 2012munin-monitoringCWE-264EPSS 0.59%

Overview

CVE-2012-3512 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting munin-monitoring munin. It was published on November 21, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from munin-monitoring. Update munin 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
munin-monitoringmunin0Affected

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=684075Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-September/086375.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-September/088239.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-September/088260.htmlRefwww.munin-monitoring.org/ticket/1234Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/21/1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55698Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1622-1Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=684075Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-September/086375.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3512?

CVE-2012-3512 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting munin-monitoring munin. It was published on November 21, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-3512?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-3512?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from munin-monitoring. Update munin 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-2012-3512?

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