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CVE-2012-0861

UnknownEPSS 0.90%

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CVE-2012-0861 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The vds_installer in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1, when adding a host, uses the -k curl parameter when downloading deployUtil.py and vds_bootstrap.py, which prevents SSL certificates from being validated and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via a man-in-the-middle attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vds_installer in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1, when adding a host, uses the -k curl parameter when downloading deployUtil.py and vds_bootstrap.py, which prevents SSL certificates from being validated and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.90%

54.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEnterprise Virtualization Manager<= 3.0
RedhatEnterprise Virtualization Manager2.1
RedhatEnterprise Virtualization Manager2.2
RedhatEnterprise Virtualization Manager2.2.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0861?
The vds_installer in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager (RHEV-M) before 3.1, when adding a host, uses the -k curl parameter when downloading deployUtil.py and vds_bootstrap.py, which prevents SSL certificates from being validated and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Python code via a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-0861?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0861 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0861?
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