The rm_rf_children function in util.c in the systemd-logind login manager in systemd…
Priority LOW 16CWE-362Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Medium
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · Partial · Partial
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
The rm_rf_children function in util.c in the systemd-logind login manager in systemd before 44, when logging out, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files, related to "particular records related with user session."
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00323 25th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Vendor assessments
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2012-1174
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-mmfm-j35m-wr8v
References
Exploit 1
Advisory 2
Sources
- CVE-2012-1174 · CVE Program
- CVE-2012-1174 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-mmfm-j35m-wr8v · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2012-1174 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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