How severe is CVE-2012-2291?

CVE-2012-2291 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2291?

CVE-2012-2291 primarily affects Emc Avamar. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2291?

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-2012-2291 published?

CVE-2012-2291 was published on 2013-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2291

CVE-2012-2291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Avamar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Emc Avamar
Published: 2013-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EMC Avamar Client 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x on HP-UX and Mac OS X, and the EMC Avamar plugin 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x for Oracle, uses world-writable permissions for cache directories, which allows local users to gain privileges via an unspecified symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2291?: EMC Avamar Client 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x on HP-UX and Mac OS X, and the EMC Avamar plugin 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x for Oracle, uses world-writable permissions for cache directories, which allows local users to gain privileges via an unspecified symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-2291?: CVE-2012-2291 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2291?: CVE-2012-2291 primarily affects Emc Avamar. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2291?: 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-2012-2291 published?: CVE-2012-2291 was published on 2013-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-01/0086.html

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:5.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:5.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:5.0.0-407:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:5.0.4-26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar_plugin:4.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar_plugin:5.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar_plugin:6.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar_plugin:6.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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