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CVE-2012-5635

2.1 · LOW

The GlusterFS functionality in Red Hat Storage Management Console 2.0, Native Client, and Server 2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on multiple temporary files…

Published Apr 9, 2013glusterCWE-264EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2012-5635 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting gluster glusterfs. It was published on April 9, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The GlusterFS functionality in Red Hat Storage Management Console 2.0, Native Client, and Server 2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on multiple temporary files created by (1) tests/volume.rc, (2) extras/hook-scripts/S30samba-stop.sh, and possibly other vectors, different vulnerabilities than CVE-2012-4417.

Remediation

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5635?

CVE-2012-5635 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting gluster glusterfs. It was published on April 9, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-5635?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2012-5635?

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