How severe is CVE-2012-1174?

CVE-2012-1174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-1174 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1174?

CVE-2012-1174 affects Linux Systemd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1174?

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

When was CVE-2012-1174 published?

CVE-2012-1174 was published on 2012-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1174

CVE-2012-1174 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Systemd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Linux Systemd
Published: 2012-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The rm_rf_children function in util.c in the systemd-logind login manager in systemd before 44, when logging out, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files, related to "particular records related with user session."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1174?: The rm_rf_children function in util.c in the systemd-logind login manager in systemd before 44, when logging out, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files, related to "particular records related with user session."
How severe is CVE-2012-1174?: CVE-2012-1174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-1174 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1174?: CVE-2012-1174 affects Linux Systemd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1174?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1174 published?: CVE-2012-1174 was published on 2012-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:systemd:43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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