CVE-2012-4898

Name: CVE-2012-4898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-18T12:30:05.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4898 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mesh OS before 7.9.1.1 on Tropos wireless mesh routers does not use a sufficient source of entropy for SSH keys, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a device or modify a client-server data stream by leveraging knowledge of a key from a product installation elsewhere.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mesh OS before 7.9.1.1 on Tropos wireless mesh routers does not use a sufficient source of entropy for SSH keys, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a device or modify a client-server data stream by leveraging knowledge of a key from a product installation elsewhere.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tropos	Mesh Os	<= 7.9.1
Tropos	1310 Distrubution Automation Mesh Router	All versions
Tropos	1410 Mesh Router	All versions
Tropos	1410 Wireless Mesh Router	All versions
Tropos	3310 Indoor Mesh Router	All versions
Tropos	3320 Indoor Mesh Router	All versions
Tropos	4310 Mobile Mesh Router	All versions
Tropos	6310 Mesh Router	All versions
Tropos	6320 Mesh Router	All versions

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-12-297-01
http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-297-01.pdfUS Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4898?

How severe is CVE-2012-4898?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4898?

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