CVE-2012-0427

CVE-2012-0427 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensuse with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

yast2-add-on-creator in SUSE inst-source-utils 2008.11.26 before 2008.11.26-0.9.1 and 2012.9.13 before 2012.9.13-0.8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted (1) file name or (2) directory name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0427?
yast2-add-on-creator in SUSE inst-source-utils 2008.11.26 before 2008.11.26-0.9.1 and 2012.9.13 before 2012.9.13-0.8.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted (1) file name or (2) directory name.
How severe is CVE-2012-0427?
CVE-2012-0427 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-0427 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0427?
CVE-2012-0427 affects Opensuse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0427?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0427 published?
CVE-2012-0427 was published on 2013-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

More vulnerabilities in Opensuse

All CVEs affecting Opensuse →

Other CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-264 (Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls) vulnerabilities →