How severe is CVE-2012-1566?

CVE-2012-1566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-1566 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1566?

CVE-2012-1566 affects Linuxmint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1566?

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-2012-1566 published?

CVE-2012-1566 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1566

CVE-2012-1566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxmint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linuxmint
Published: 2020-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

LinuxMint as of 2012-03-19 has temporary file creation vulnerabilities in mintNanny.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1566?: LinuxMint as of 2012-03-19 has temporary file creation vulnerabilities in mintNanny.
How severe is CVE-2012-1566?: CVE-2012-1566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-1566 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1566?: CVE-2012-1566 affects Linuxmint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1566?: 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-2012-1566 published?: CVE-2012-1566 was published on 2020-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/19/14

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:linuxmint:linuxmint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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CVE-2012-1567 — High (CVSS 7.5): LinuxMint as of 2012-03-19 has temporary file creation vulnerabilities in mintUpdate.

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