CVE-2012-2095

CVE-2012-2095 is a medium-severity vulnerability in David Paleino Wicd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

The SetWiredProperty function in the D-Bus interface in WICD before 1.7.2 allows local users to write arbitrary configuration settings and gain privileges via a crafted property name in a dbus message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2095?
The SetWiredProperty function in the D-Bus interface in WICD before 1.7.2 allows local users to write arbitrary configuration settings and gain privileges via a crafted property name in a dbus message.
How severe is CVE-2012-2095?
CVE-2012-2095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2095 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2095?
CVE-2012-2095 primarily affects David Paleino Wicd. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2095?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2095 published?
CVE-2012-2095 was published on 2014-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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