CVE-2012-4442: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4442: Monkey HTTP Daemon 0.9.3 retains the supplementary group IDs of the root account during operations with a n...

Monkey HTTP Daemon 0.9.3 retains the supplementary group IDs of the root account during operations with a non-root effective UID, which might allow local users to bypass intended file-read restrictions by leveraging a race condition in a file-permission check.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 04:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Monkey HTTP Daemon 0.9.3 may keep root supplementary group privileges after switching to a non-root user. A local user might exploit a race in permission checking to read files that should be blocked. This matters most on legacy systems with untrusted local users. The supplied sources do not show active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to systems still running Monkey HTTP Daemon 0.9.3. Risk increases where local users can interact with the host and sensitive files rely on Unix group permissions. The provided metadata does not confirm broader version impact, CPEs, or packaged fixed versions. Prioritize as a legacy exposure review rather than an emergency internet-wide incident. Address it promptly on shared Unix hosts, hosting platforms, appliances, or environments with untrusted local users. Business urgency is lower if Monkey 0.9.3 is absent. Mitigation focus: Identify any installed Monkey HTTP Daemon 0.9.3 instances.; Check Debian, upstream, or distribution guidance for fixed packages or configuration advice.; Upgrade or remove legacy Monkey installations where supported guidance exists..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 5, 2012, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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