CVE-2012-3512

HighCVSS 7.2/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Munin before 2.0.6 stores plugin state files that run as root in the same group-writable directory as non-root plugins, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing a state file, as demonstrated using the smart_ plugin.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.2/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-264

Affected software

VendorProductVersions
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References

Timeline

Published
Nov 21, 2012
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2012-3512: High severity, CVSS 7.2 | Vulnix