CVE-2012-3500

CVE-2012-3500 is a low-severity vulnerability in Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. 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-362.

Key facts

Description

scripts/annotate-output.sh in devscripts before 2.12.2, as used in rpmdevtools before 8.3, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary (1) standard output or (2) standard error output file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3500?
scripts/annotate-output.sh in devscripts before 2.12.2, as used in rpmdevtools before 8.3, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary (1) standard output or (2) standard error output file.
How severe is CVE-2012-3500?
CVE-2012-3500 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-3500 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3500?
CVE-2012-3500 primarily affects Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3500?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3500 published?
CVE-2012-3500 was published on 2012-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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