CVE-2012-3500: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-3500: scripts/annotate-output.sh in devscripts before 2.12.2, as used in rpmdevtools before 8.3, allows local use...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2012-3500 is a local file-tampering flaw in annotate-output.sh from devscripts, also used by rpmdevtools. A local user could abuse unsafe temporary output files to modify files they should not control. This is mainly a concern for older Linux build or packaging systems, especially shared systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems with vulnerable devscripts or rpmdevtools packages installed. Risk is higher on multi-user hosts, build servers, packaging infrastructure, or systems where affected scripts run with elevated privileges. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy build and packaging environments, not a broad internet-facing emergency. Prioritize shared systems where local users or jobs can influence packaging workflows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade devscripts to version 2.12.2 or later.; Upgrade rpmdevtools to version 8.3 or later.; Apply fixed distribution packages from Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu, Mageia, SUSE, or Mandriva advisories..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 16:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 1, 2012, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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rpmdevtools-toctou-symlink(78230)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0316CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=848022CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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