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CVE-2012-4518: ibacm 1.0.7 creates files with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to overwrite the ib_acm...

ibacm 1.0.7 creates files with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to overwrite the ib_acm daemon log or ibacm.port file.

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CVE-2012-4518 is a local file-permission flaw in ibacm 1.0.7. The software created specific daemon files with world-writable permissions, allowing local users to overwrite the ib_acm daemon log or ibacm.port file. This is mainly a risk on systems running affected RDMA/OpenFabrics components with untrusted local users. Exposure is likely limited to Linux systems with ibacm 1.0.7 or vendor packages derived from that version. It is most relevant in RDMA/InfiniBand environments, especially multi-user systems. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete. Treat this as a targeted local integrity issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize if RDMA/InfiniBand systems are shared, multi-user, or operationally sensitive. Otherwise, handle through normal Linux vendor patching. Mitigation focus: Check vendor advisories, starting with RHSA-2013:0509, for corrected packages.; Upgrade ibacm or related OpenFabrics/RDMA packages through the operating system vendor.; Restrict local shell access on affected RDMA systems until updated..

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