CVE-2012-0738
UnknownEPSS 0.59%
Last modified
CVE-2012-0738 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security AppScan Enterprise before 8.6.0.2 and Rational Policy Tester before 8.5.0.3 do not validate X.509 certificates during scanning, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary certificate.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Security AppScan Enterprise before 8.6.0.2 and Rational Policy Tester before 8.5.0.3 do not validate X.509 certificates during scanning, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary certificate.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 6.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 6.0.1.0 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 6.0.2.0 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 6.1.1.0 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 8.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 8.0.0.1 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 8.5.0.0 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 8.5.0.1 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | 8.6.0.0 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | <= 8.5.0.2 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 5.5.0.0 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 5.5.0.1 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 5.5.0.2 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 5.6.0.0 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 5.6.0.1 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 5.6.0.2 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 5.6.0.3 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 8.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 8.0.0.1 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 8.0.0.2 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 8.0.1.0 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 8.0.1.1 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 8.5.0.0 |
| Ibm | Rational Policy Tester | 8.5.0.1 |
| Ibm | Security Appscan | <= 8.6.0.1 |
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21620759Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21620760Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21620759Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21620760Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-0738?
IBM Security AppScan Enterprise before 8.6.0.2 and Rational Policy Tester before 8.5.0.3 do not validate X.509 certificates during scanning, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-0738?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0738 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0738?
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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