CVE-2012-4698

Name: CVE-2012-4698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-23T21:55:01.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4698 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Siemens RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.12, ROX I OS through 1.14.5, ROX II OS through 2.3.0, and RuggedMax OS through 4.2.1.4621.22 use hardcoded private keys for SSL and SSH communication, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and decrypt network traffic by leveraging the availability of these keys within ROS files at all customer installations.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Siemens RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.12, ROX I OS through 1.14.5, ROX II OS through 2.3.0, and RuggedMax OS through 4.2.1.4621.22 use hardcoded private keys for SSL and SSH communication, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and decrypt network traffic by leveraging the availability of these keys within ROS files at all customer installations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Ros	<= 3.11.0
Siemens	Rox I Os	<= 1.14.5
Siemens	Rox Ii Os	<= 2.3.0
Siemens	Ruggedmax Os	<= 4.2.1.4621.22

References

http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-354-01A
http://www.ruggedcom.com/productbulletin/ros-security-page/Vendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-354-01.pdfUS Government Resource
https://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-622607.pdfVendor Advisory
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-354-01A
http://www.ruggedcom.com/productbulletin/ros-security-page/Vendor Advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-354-01.pdfUS Government Resource
https://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-622607.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 23, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4698?

How severe is CVE-2012-4698?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4698 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4698?

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Source: NVD / NIST