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CVE-2012-5560
The default configuration in mate-settings-daemon 1.5.3 allows local users to...
Vulnerability Description
The default configuration in mate-settings-daemon 1.5.3 allows local users to change the timezone for the system via a crafted D-Bus call.
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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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
mate-settings-daemon
Vulnerable Versions:
1.5.3
Timeline
Official Publish:
May 30th, 2014
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.