CVE-2012-3492: The filesystem authentication (condor_io/condor_auth_fs.cpp) in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-3492 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting condor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The filesystem authentication (condor_io/condor_auth_fs.cpp) in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 uses authentication directories even when they have weak permissions, which allows remote attackers to impersonate users by renaming a user's authentication directory.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2012-09-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: condor project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-28 17:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

condor project condor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.6.0 · 7.6.1 · 7.6.2 · 7.6.3 · 7.6.4 · 7.6.5 · 7.6.6 · 7.6.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.6.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy condor || rpm -q condor || condor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison condor sudo apt install condor=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold condor

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list condor sudo dnf downgrade condor-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add condor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-3492?

condor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-3492 being exploited?

CVE-2012-3492 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-2012-3492 affect?

CVE-2012-3492 affects condor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The filesystem authentication (condor_io/condor_auth_fs.cpp) in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 uses authentication directories even when they have weak permissions, which allows remote attackers to impersonate users by re

How urgent is CVE-2012-3492?

Priority 44/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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