# CVE-2012-6472: Opera before 12.12 on UNIX uses weak permissions for the profile directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by read

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-01-02 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Opera before 12.12 on UNIX uses weak permissions for the profile directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a (1) cache file, (2) password file, or (3) configuration file, or (4) possibly gain privileges by modifying or overwriting a configuration file.

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## References

- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/unified/1212/
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/1039/

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