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CVE-2012-4430

4.0 · MEDIUM

The dump_resource function in dird/dird_conf.c in Bacula before 5.2.11 does not properly enforce ACL rules, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain resource dump information via unspecifi…

Published Oct 10, 2012baculaCWE-264EPSS 2.68%

Overview

CVE-2012-4430 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting bacula bacula. It was published on October 10, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The dump_resource function in dird/dird_conf.c in Bacula before 5.2.11 does not properly enforce ACL rules, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain resource dump information via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bacula. Update bacula 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
baculabacula>= 0, < 5.2.11Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4430?

CVE-2012-4430 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting bacula bacula. It was published on October 10, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-4430?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4430?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bacula. Update bacula 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.

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