Wicd · Wicd · CVE-2012-2095
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
WICD versions prior to 1.7.2
WICD versions prior to 1.7.2.1
**Description**
The issue allows local users to gain privileges and write arbitrary configuration settings. This can lead to a violation of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. The exploitation can be carried out locally.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 1.7.2, update to version 1.7.2 or later.
For versions prior to 1.7.2.1, update to version 1.7.2.1 or later.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `SetWiredProperty` function in the D-Bus interface until a patch is available.