How severe is CVE-2012-3317?

CVE-2012-3317 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3317 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-2012-3317?

CVE-2012-3317 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Message Broker. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3317?

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

When was CVE-2012-3317 published?

CVE-2012-3317 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3317

CVE-2012-3317 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Message Broker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Message Broker
Published: 2012-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.11, 7.0 before 7.0.0.5, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 has incorrect ownership of certain uninstaller Java Runtime Environment (JRE) files, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to uid 501 or gid 300.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3317?: IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.11, 7.0 before 7.0.0.5, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2 has incorrect ownership of certain uninstaller Java Runtime Environment (JRE) files, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to uid 501 or gid 300.
How severe is CVE-2012-3317?: CVE-2012-3317 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3317 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-2012-3317?: CVE-2012-3317 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Message Broker. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3317?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3317 published?: CVE-2012-3317 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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