CVE-2012-2252
CVE-2012-2252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pizzashack Rssh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Pizzashack Rssh
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in rssh before 2.3.4, when the rsync protocol is enabled, allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via the --rsh command line option.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2252?
- Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in rssh before 2.3.4, when the rsync protocol is enabled, allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via the --rsh command line option.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2252?
- CVE-2012-2252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2252 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2252?
- CVE-2012-2252 primarily affects Pizzashack Rssh. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2252?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-2252 published?
- CVE-2012-2252 was published on 2013-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0101.html
- http://osvdb.org/87926
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51307
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51343
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2578
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/15
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/28/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/28/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56708
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=880177
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80335
Affected products (14)
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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