Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-5530 is a local file overwrite issue in Performance Co-Pilot init scripts before 3.6.10. A user who already has local access could abuse predictable temporary files in /var/tmp to overwrite files through symlinks. This is not described as remotely exploitable, and no provided source reports active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on older Linux systems with Performance Co-Pilot installed below 3.6.10, especially multi-user hosts where untrusted local users can log in or run jobs. Systems without PCP, or with PCP 3.6.10 or later, are not identified as affected by the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy Linux hygiene issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize shared servers, research systems, jump hosts, and any older Linux estates with local users. Patch or retire affected PCP deployments during normal vulnerability remediation unless local attacker exposure is high. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running Performance Co-Pilot below version 3.6.10.; Upgrade PCP to 3.6.10 or vendor-supported fixed packages.; Review Red Hat, SUSE, and distribution advisories for exact package guidance..
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=875842CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=782967CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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