LOW
CVE-2012-3500
CWE-362Published: October 1, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
1.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
scripts/annotate-output.sh in devscripts before 2.12.2, as used in rpmdevtools before 8.3, allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary (1) standard output or (2) standard error output file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-3500 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 ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
devscripts_devel_team1 product(s)
devscripts
fedora1 product(s)
rpmdevtools
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (30)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/50600Vendor Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2549Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-3500
CVSS Score1.2 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-362
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 1, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-362)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-3500 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.