CVE-2012-2736
MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2736 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In NetworkManager 0.9.2.0, when a new wireless network was created with WPA/WPA2 security in AdHoc mode, it created an open/insecure network.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In NetworkManager 0.9.2.0, when a new wireless network was created with WPA/WPA2 security in AdHoc mode, it created an open/insecure network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Networkmanager | 0.9.2.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.10 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00049.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1483-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1483-2Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2736Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2736Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2736Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00049.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1483-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1483-2Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2736Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2736Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2736Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2736?
In NetworkManager 0.9.2.0, when a new wireless network was created with WPA/WPA2 security in AdHoc mode, it created an open/insecure network.
How severe is CVE-2012-2736?
CVE-2012-2736 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2736?
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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