CVE-2012-2737

What it is

The user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb function in /usr/libexec/accounts-daemon in AccountsService before 0.6.22 does not properly check the UID when copying an icon file to the system cache directory, which allows local users to read arbitrary files via a race condition.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2012-07-22 17:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:42 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 1.9 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2012-07-22 17:55 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:42 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-362 · Race condition

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Ray Stode Accountsservice ≤ 0.6.21
• Ray Stode Accountsservice 0.4
• Ray Stode Accountsservice 0.5
• Ray Stode Accountsservice 0.6
• Ray Stode Accountsservice 0.6.1
• Ray Stode Accountsservice 0.6.2
• Ray Stode Accountsservice 0.6.3
• Ray Stode Accountsservice 0.6.4

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 1.9

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Is it in your code?

Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.

Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2012-2737.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2012-2737. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.

Copy as ticket · More options · Status badge