LOW
CVE-2012-2690
CWE-255Published: June 29, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
virt-edit in libguestfs before 1.18.0 does not preserve the permissions from the original file and saves the new file with world-readable permissions when editing, which might allow local guest users to obtain sensitive information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-2690 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
libguestfs1 product(s)
libguestfs
Source: NVD CPE · 71 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/49431Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/49545Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/49431Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/49545Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-2690
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 29, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-2690 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.