CVE-2012-3292: The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-3292?

globus toolkit: upgrade to newer than 5.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2012-3292 being exploited?

CVE-2012-3292 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2012-3292 affect?

CVE-2012-3292 affects globus toolkit. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by logging in with a use

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HIGH 7.6UPGRADE

CVE-2012-3292 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting globus toolkit. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by logging in with a user that does not exist, which causes GridFTP to run as the last user in the password file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2012-06-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: globus

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-06-07 20:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

globus globus toolkit UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.2.1 · 2.0 · 2.2 · 2.4.3 · 3.0.2 · 3.2.1 · 4.0.0 · 4.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 5.2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy globus-toolkit || rpm -q globus-toolkit || globus-toolkit --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade globus-toolkit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade globus-toolkit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-3292?

globus toolkit: upgrade to newer than 5.2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-3292 being exploited?

CVE-2012-3292 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-3292 affect?

CVE-2012-3292 affects globus toolkit. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). The GridFTP in Globus Toolkit (GT) before 5.2.2, when certain autoconf macros are defined, does not properly check the return value from the getpwnam_r function, which might allow remote attackers to gain privileges by logging in with a use

How urgent is CVE-2012-3292?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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