CVE-2012-0808 (GCVE-0-2012-0808)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2012-03-19 19:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 18:38
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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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • n/a
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References
Date Public
2012-01-11 00:00
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