CVE-2012-2690

CVE-2012-2690 is a low-severity vulnerability in Libguestfs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-255.

Key facts

Description

virt-edit in libguestfs before 1.18.0 does not preserve the permissions from the original file and saves the new file with world-readable permissions when editing, which might allow local guest users to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2690?
virt-edit in libguestfs before 1.18.0 does not preserve the permissions from the original file and saves the new file with world-readable permissions when editing, which might allow local guest users to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2012-2690?
CVE-2012-2690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2690 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2690?
CVE-2012-2690 primarily affects Libguestfs. In total, 71 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2690?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2690 published?
CVE-2012-2690 was published on 2012-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (71)

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