CVE-2012-2314

anaconda: Weak permissions by writing password configuration file in bootloader configuration module

Published Jul 3, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The bootloader configuration module (pyanaconda/bootloader.py) in Anaconda uses 755 permissions for /etc/grub.d, which allows local users to obtain password hashes and conduct brute force password guessing attacks.

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-264
  • CWE-732

    Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:26 PM
Reserved
Apr 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 3, 2012, 10:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 4, 2012, 12:00 AM