CVE-2012-5638

sanlock world writable /var/log/sanlock.log

Published Dec 20, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 3.6 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The setup_logging function in log.h in SANLock uses world-writable permissions for /var/log/sanlock.log, which allows local users to overwrite the file content or bypass intended disk-quota restrictions via standard filesystem write operations.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-5522 The setup_logging function in log.h in SANLock uses world-writable permissions for /var/log/sanlock.log, which allows local users to overwrite the file content or bypass intended disk-quota restrictions via standard filesystem write operations.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:14 PM
Reserved
Oct 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 20, 2012, 12:02 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:47 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 22, 2012, 12:00 AM