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CVE-2012-3513

9.3 · HIGH

munin-cgi-graph in Munin before 2.0.6, when running as a CGI module under Apache, allows remote attackers to load new configurations and create files in arbitrary directories via the logdir command.

Published Nov 21, 2012munin-monitoringCWE-264EPSS 2.37%

Overview

CVE-2012-3513 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 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

munin-cgi-graph in Munin before 2.0.6, when running as a CGI module under Apache, allows remote attackers to load new configurations and create files in arbitrary directories via the logdir command.

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=684076Refwww.munin-monitoring.org/ticket/1238Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/21/1Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1622-1Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=684076Refwww.munin-monitoring.org/ticket/1238Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/21/1Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1622-1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3513?

CVE-2012-3513 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 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-3513?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2012-3513?

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-2012-3513?

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