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CVE-2012-2191

UnknownEPSS 3.88%

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CVE-2012-2191 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Global Security Kit (aka GSKit) before 8.0.14.22, as used in IBM Rational Directory Server, IBM Tivoli Directory Server, and other products, does not properly validate data during execution of a protection mechanism against the Vaudenay SSL CBC timing attack, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted values in the TLS Record Layer, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2333.. EPSS estimates a 3.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Global Security Kit (aka GSKit) before 8.0.14.22, as used in IBM Rational Directory Server, IBM Tivoli Directory Server, and other products, does not properly validate data during execution of a protection mechanism against the Vaudenay SSL CBC timing attack, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted values in the TLS Record Layer, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2333.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.88%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmGlobal Security Kit<= 8.0.13
IbmGlobal Security Kit7.0.4.28
IbmGlobal Security Kit7.0.4.29
IbmRational Directory ServerAll versions
IbmTivoli Directory ServerAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2191?
IBM Global Security Kit (aka GSKit) before 8.0.14.22, as used in IBM Rational Directory Server, IBM Tivoli Directory Server, and other products, does not properly validate data during execution of a protection mechanism against the Vaudenay SSL CBC timing attack, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted values in the TLS Record Layer, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2333.
How severe is CVE-2012-2191?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2191 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2191?
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