CVE-2012-1111

CVE-2012-1111 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Robert Ancell Lightdm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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

Description

lightdm before 1.0.9 does not properly close file descriptors before opening a child process, which allows local users to write to the lightdm log or have other unspecified impact.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1111?
lightdm before 1.0.9 does not properly close file descriptors before opening a child process, which allows local users to write to the lightdm log or have other unspecified impact.
How severe is CVE-2012-1111?
CVE-2012-1111 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1111 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1111?
CVE-2012-1111 primarily affects Robert Ancell Lightdm. In total, 42 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1111?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1111 published?
CVE-2012-1111 was published on 2014-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (42)

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