CVE-2012-0808
as31 2.3.1-4 does not seed the random number generator and generates predictable temporary file...
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.
- Severity
- 3.6 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.34%EPSS, 27th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
2.3.1-5as31 +2 more
Description
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
Affected products
Affected packages
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 ListNo 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-2012-0835No 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-gfxjNo 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
OSVNo 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-2012-0808No 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-2012-0808No 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
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| affected | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.