How severe is CVE-2012-5530?

CVE-2012-5530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-5530 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-2012-5530?

CVE-2012-5530 primarily affects Sgi Performance Co-pilot. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5530?

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

When was CVE-2012-5530 published?

CVE-2012-5530 was published on 2012-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5530

CVE-2012-5530 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sgi Performance Co-pilot with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sgi Performance Co-pilot
Published: 2012-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) pcmd and (2) pmlogger init scripts in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 3.6.10 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /var/tmp/##### temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5530?: The (1) pcmd and (2) pmlogger init scripts in Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) before 3.6.10 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /var/tmp/##### temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2012-5530?: CVE-2012-5530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5530 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-2012-5530?: CVE-2012-5530 primarily affects Sgi Performance Co-pilot. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5530?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5530 published?: CVE-2012-5530 was published on 2012-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:3.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:3.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:3.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sgi:performance_co-pilot:3.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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