CVE-2012-2165

Name: CVE-2012-2165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-17T20:55:04.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2165 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x before 7.1.2.7 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3, when ClearQuest Authentication is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to read password hashes via a user query.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x before 7.1.2.7 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3, when ClearQuest Authentication is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to read password hashes via a user query.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.99%

57.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.1
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.2
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.3
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.4
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.5
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.6
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.7
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.8
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.1
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.2
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.3
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.4
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.5
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.6
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	8.0.0
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	8.0.0.2

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM62740Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21606385Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75040
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM62740Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21606385Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75040

Timeline

Published: Aug 17, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2165?

IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x before 7.1.2.7 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3, when ClearQuest Authentication is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to read password hashes via a user query.

How severe is CVE-2012-2165?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2165 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2165?

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-2012-2165?

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Source: NVD / NIST