How severe is CVE-2012-2652?

CVE-2012-2652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2652 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-2012-2652?

CVE-2012-2652 affects Qemu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2652?

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

When was CVE-2012-2652 published?

CVE-2012-2652 was published on 2012-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2652

CVE-2012-2652 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qemu 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% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qemu
Published: 2012-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The bdrv_open function in Qemu 1.0 does not properly handle the failure of the mkstemp function, when in snapshot node, which allows local users to overwrite or read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2652?: The bdrv_open function in Qemu 1.0 does not properly handle the failure of the mkstemp function, when in snapshot node, which allows local users to overwrite or read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2012-2652?: CVE-2012-2652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2652 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-2012-2652?: CVE-2012-2652 affects Qemu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2652 published?: CVE-2012-2652 was published on 2012-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qemu:qemu:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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