CVE-2012-3462
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.6 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A flaw was found in SSSD version 1.9.0. The SSSD's access-provider logic causes the result of the HBAC rule processing to be ignored in the event that the access-provider is also handling the setup of the user's SELinux user context.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-12-26
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2012-3462?
A flaw was found in SSSD version 1.9.0. The SSSD's access-provider logic causes the result of the HBAC rule processing to be ignored in the event that the access-provider is also handling the setup of the user's SELinux user context.
Is CVE-2012-3462 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2012-3462 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-3462?
CVE-2012-3462 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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