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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Networkmanager | <= 0.9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/02/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1096Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=793329Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1096Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1096Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1096Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/02/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1096Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=793329Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1096Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1096Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1096Third Party Advisory
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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