CVE-2012-6110
CVE-2012-6110 is a low-severity vulnerability in Bcron Project Bcron Exec 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% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Bcron Project Bcron Exec
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
bcron-exec in bcron before 0.10 does not close file descriptors associated with temporary files when running a cron job, which allows local users to modify job files and send spam messages by accessing an open file descriptor.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-6110?
- bcron-exec in bcron before 0.10 does not close file descriptors associated with temporary files when running a cron job, which allows local users to modify job files and send spam messages by accessing an open file descriptor.
- How severe is CVE-2012-6110?
- CVE-2012-6110 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2012-6110 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-6110?
- CVE-2012-6110 primarily affects Bcron Project Bcron Exec. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-6110?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-6110 published?
- CVE-2012-6110 was published on 2014-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q1/102
- http://untroubled.org/bcron/NEWS
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=686650
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/81383
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:bcron_project:bcron_exec:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bcron_project:bcron_exec:0.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bcron_project:bcron_exec:0.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bcron_project:bcron_exec:0.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bcron_project:bcron_exec:0.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:bcron_project:bcron_exec:0.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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