How severe is CVE-2012-0961?

CVE-2012-0961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-0961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0961?

CVE-2012-0961 primarily affects Debian Advanced Package Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0961?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0961 published?

CVE-2012-0961 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0961

CVE-2012-0961 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Advanced Package Tool with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Debian Advanced Package Tool
Published: 2012-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apt 0.8.16~exp5ubuntu13.x before 0.8.16~exp5ubuntu13.6, 0.8.16~exp12ubuntu10.x before 0.8.16~exp12ubuntu10.7, and 0.9.7.5ubuntu5.x before 0.9.7.5ubuntu5.2, as used in Ubuntu, uses world-readable permissions for /var/log/apt/term.log, which allows local users to obtain sensitive shell information by reading the log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0961?: Apt 0.8.16~exp5ubuntu13.x before 0.8.16~exp5ubuntu13.6, 0.8.16~exp12ubuntu10.x before 0.8.16~exp12ubuntu10.7, and 0.9.7.5ubuntu5.x before 0.9.7.5ubuntu5.2, as used in Ubuntu, uses world-readable permissions for /var/log/apt/term.log, which allows local users to obtain sensitive shell information by reading the log file.
How severe is CVE-2012-0961?: CVE-2012-0961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-0961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0961?: CVE-2012-0961 primarily affects Debian Advanced Package Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0961 published?: CVE-2012-0961 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:0.8.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:apt:0.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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