CVE-2012-2737

CVE-2012-2737 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ray Stode Accountsservice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-362.

Key facts

Description

The user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb function in /usr/libexec/accounts-daemon in AccountsService before 0.6.22 does not properly check the UID when copying an icon file to the system cache directory, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a race condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2737?
The user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb function in /usr/libexec/accounts-daemon in AccountsService before 0.6.22 does not properly check the UID when copying an icon file to the system cache directory, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a race condition.
How severe is CVE-2012-2737?
CVE-2012-2737 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2737 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2737?
CVE-2012-2737 primarily affects Ray Stode Accountsservice. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2737?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2737 published?
CVE-2012-2737 was published on 2012-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

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