CVE-2012-4454

CVE-2012-4454 is a low-severity vulnerability in Opencryptoki Project Opencryptoki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9. 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

Description

openCryptoki before 2.4.1, when using spinlocks, allows local users to create or set world-writable permissions on arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) .pkapi_xpk or (2) .pkcs11spinloc file in /tmp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4454?
openCryptoki before 2.4.1, when using spinlocks, allows local users to create or set world-writable permissions on arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) .pkapi_xpk or (2) .pkcs11spinloc file in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2012-4454?
CVE-2012-4454 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-4454 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4454?
CVE-2012-4454 primarily affects Opencryptoki Project Opencryptoki. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4454?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4454 published?
CVE-2012-4454 was published on 2012-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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