CVE-2012-0808 describes a predictable temporary file name vulnerability in bdale_garbee as31 version 2.3.1-4. Due to an unseeded random number generator, local users can exploit this flaw via a symlink attack to create or truncate files. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.6, indicating low severity with local access, low attack complexity, and potential for partial impact to integrity and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.3.1-4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bdale_garbee:as31:2.3.1-4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
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