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CVE-2012-5564 is a local file-overwrite issue in android-tools 4.1.1 ADB logging. A local user could abuse the predictable /tmp/adb.log file to overwrite files the ADB server process can write. Business impact is mainly on shared developer or build systems, not remote internet exposure. Exposure is most likely on Linux developer workstations, shared labs, or build hosts running distro-packaged android-tools 4.1.1. Single-user systems have lower practical risk unless ADB is run with elevated privileges or in automated workflows. Treat this as a moderate hygiene fix for development and build infrastructure. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but shared systems running old ADB packages should be updated because local overwrite bugs can become serious in privileged workflows. Mitigation focus: Update android-tools or ADB packages using vendor-supported distro updates.; Check Fedora, Debian, and Red Hat guidance for fixed package availability.; Avoid running ADB server processes with unnecessary elevated privileges..
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