How severe is CVE-2012-3537?

CVE-2012-3537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3537?

CVE-2012-3537 affects Dell Crowbar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3537?

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

When was CVE-2012-3537 published?

CVE-2012-3537 was published on 2012-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3537

CVE-2012-3537 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Crowbar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Dell Crowbar
Published: 2012-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Crowbar Ohai plugin (chef/cookbooks/ohai/files/default/plugins/crowbar.rb) in the Deployer Barclamp in Crowbar, possibly 1.4 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary shell commands via vectors related to "insecure handling of tmp files" and predictable file names.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3537?: The Crowbar Ohai plugin (chef/cookbooks/ohai/files/default/plugins/crowbar.rb) in the Deployer Barclamp in Crowbar, possibly 1.4 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary shell commands via vectors related to "insecure handling of tmp files" and predictable file names.
How severe is CVE-2012-3537?: CVE-2012-3537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3537?: CVE-2012-3537 affects Dell Crowbar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3537?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3537 published?: CVE-2012-3537 was published on 2012-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:crowbar:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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