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CVE-2012-0808
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and...
Vulnerability Description
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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/01/24/7
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=655496
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/31/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/06/3
Affected Vendor
bdale garbee
View all reports →Affected Software
as31
Vulnerable Versions:
2.3.1-4
Timeline
Official Publish:
March 19th, 2012
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.