CVE-2012-2092

Name: CVE-2012-2092
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-06T17:15:11.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 3.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2092 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A Security Bypass vulnerability exists in Ubuntu Cobbler before 2,2,2 in the cobbler-ubuntu-import script due to an error when verifying the GPG signature.. EPSS estimates a 3.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Security Bypass vulnerability exists in Ubuntu Cobbler before 2,2,2 in the cobbler-ubuntu-import script due to an error when verifying the GPG signature.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.66%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Cobbler	< 2.2.2

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/10/14Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52971Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74789Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2092Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/10/14Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52971Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74789Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2092Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2092?

A Security Bypass vulnerability exists in Ubuntu Cobbler before 2,2,2 in the cobbler-ubuntu-import script due to an error when verifying the GPG signature.

How severe is CVE-2012-2092?

CVE-2012-2092 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2092?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-2092?

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Source: NVD / NIST