Description
Munin before 2.0.6 stores plugin state files that run as root in the same group-writable directory as non-root plugins, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing a state file, as demonstrated using the smart_ plugin.
Published: 2012-11-21
Score: 7.2 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-20-1 munin security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-3467 Munin before 2.0.6 stores plugin state files that run as root in the same group-writable directory as non-root plugins, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing a state file, as demonstrated using the smart_ plugin.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1622-1 Munin vulnerabilities
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T20:05:12.672Z

Reserved: 2012-06-14T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2012-3512

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Status : Modified

Published: 2012-11-21T23:55:01.523

Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040

Link: CVE-2012-3512

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