CVE-2012-0808 json
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local user…
published 2012-03-19 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-0835
- cvss
- 3.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 27%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
Patch / fix
- as31 Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 2.3.1-5
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2012-0808
Exploit prediction
0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
References
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1
mailing-list
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11
mailing-list
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7
mailing-list
- bugs.debian.org /cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9
mailing-list
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-0808
- NVD CVE-2012-0808
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