CVE-2012-0808
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file...
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
- Record
CVE-2012-0808- CVSS 2.0
- 3.6 Low
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-59
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
- Record
CVE-2012-0808- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2012-0835 No score
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
- Record
EUVD-2012-0835- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-mxc3-gxv9-gfxj No score
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file...
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
- Record
GHSA-mxc3-gxv9-gfxj- Weakness
- CWE-59
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV No score
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
- Record
CVE-2012-0808- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2012-0808 No score
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2012-0808- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2012-0808 No score
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file names, which makes it easier for local users to create or truncate files via a symlink attack.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2012-0808- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2012-0808 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 3.6) in Bdale Garbee As31, published March 19, 2012. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.34%, the 27th percentile. Fixed in as31 2.3.1-5.