CVE-2012-4511

Name: CVE-2012-4511
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-22T23:55:07.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4511 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. services/flickr/flickr.c in libsocialweb before 0.25.21 automatically connects to Flickr when no Flickr account is set, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

services/flickr/flickr.c in libsocialweb before 0.25.21 automatically connects to Flickr when no Flickr account is set, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Libsocialweb	<= 0.25.20
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.0
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.1
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.2
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.3
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.4
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.5
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.6
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.7
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.8
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.9
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.10
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.11
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.12
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.13
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.14
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.15
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.16
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.17
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.18
Gnome	Libsocialweb	0.25.19

References

http://git.gnome.org/browse/libsocialweb/commit/?id=8c28ae1d5db5529020652cee3700c75341625503Issue Tracking, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/10/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/11/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/23/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=863206Issue Tracking
http://git.gnome.org/browse/libsocialweb/commit/?id=8c28ae1d5db5529020652cee3700c75341625503Issue Tracking, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/10/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/11/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/23/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=863206Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4511?

How severe is CVE-2012-4511?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4511 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4511?

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