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CVE-2012-0655

UnknownEPSS 1.20%

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CVE-2012-0655 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libsecurity in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.4 does not properly restrict the length of RSA keys within X.509 certificates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by conducting a spoofing or network-sniffing attack during communication with a site that uses a short key.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libsecurity in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.4 does not properly restrict the length of RSA keys within X.509 certificates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by conducting a spoofing or network-sniffing attack during communication with a site that uses a short key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.20%

64.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X<= 10.7.3
AppleMac Os X10.0
AppleMac Os X10.0.0
AppleMac Os X10.0.1
AppleMac Os X10.0.2
AppleMac Os X10.0.3
AppleMac Os X10.0.4
AppleMac Os X10.1
AppleMac Os X10.1.0
AppleMac Os X10.1.1
AppleMac Os X10.1.2
AppleMac Os X10.1.3
AppleMac Os X10.1.4
AppleMac Os X10.1.5
AppleMac Os X10.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.0
AppleMac Os X10.2.1
AppleMac Os X10.2.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.3
AppleMac Os X10.2.4
AppleMac Os X10.2.5
AppleMac Os X10.2.6
AppleMac Os X10.2.7
AppleMac Os X10.2.8
AppleMac Os X10.3
AppleMac Os X10.3.0
AppleMac Os X10.3.1
AppleMac Os X10.3.2
AppleMac Os X10.3.3
AppleMac Os X10.3.4
AppleMac Os X10.3.5
AppleMac Os X10.3.6
AppleMac Os X10.3.7
AppleMac Os X10.3.8
AppleMac Os X10.3.9
AppleMac Os X10.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.0
AppleMac Os X10.4.1
AppleMac Os X10.4.2
AppleMac Os X10.4.3
AppleMac Os X10.4.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.5
AppleMac Os X10.4.6
AppleMac Os X10.4.7
AppleMac Os X10.4.8
AppleMac Os X10.4.9
AppleMac Os X10.4.10
AppleMac Os X10.4.11
AppleMac Os X10.5
AppleMac Os X10.5.0

Showing 50 of 140 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0655?
libsecurity in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.4 does not properly restrict the length of RSA keys within X.509 certificates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by conducting a spoofing or network-sniffing attack during communication with a site that uses a short key.
How severe is CVE-2012-0655?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0655 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0655?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST