CVE-2012-1096

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified

CVE-2012-1096 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NetworkManager 0.9 and earlier allows local users to use other users' certificates or private keys when making a connection via the file path when adding a new connection.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NetworkManager 0.9 and earlier allows local users to use other users' certificates or private keys when making a connection via the file path when adding a new connection.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.71%

48.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnomeNetworkmanager<= 0.9.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
DebianDebian Linux10.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1096?
NetworkManager 0.9 and earlier allows local users to use other users' certificates or private keys when making a connection via the file path when adding a new connection.
How severe is CVE-2012-1096?
CVE-2012-1096 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1096?
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