CVE-2012-5484
UnknownEPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2012-5484 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The client in FreeIPA 2.x and 3.x before 3.1.2 does not properly obtain the Certification Authority (CA) certificate from the server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a join procedure via a crafted certificate.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The client in FreeIPA 2.x and 3.x before 3.1.2 does not properly obtain the Certification Authority (CA) certificate from the server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a join procedure via a crafted certificate.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Freeipa | 2.0.0 |
| Redhat | Freeipa | 2.0.1 |
| Redhat | Freeipa | 2.1.0 |
| Redhat | Freeipa | 2.1.1 |
| Redhat | Freeipa | 2.1.3 |
| Redhat | Freeipa | 2.1.4 |
| Redhat | Freeipa | 2.2.1 |
| Redhat | Freeipa | 3.0.0 |
| Redhat | Freeipa | 3.0.1 |
| Redhat | Freeipa | 3.0.2 |
| Redhat | Freeipa | 3.1.1 |
References
- http://www.freeipa.org/page/CVE-2012-5484Vendor Advisory
- http://www.freeipa.org/page/CVE-2012-5484Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-5484?
The client in FreeIPA 2.x and 3.x before 3.1.2 does not properly obtain the Certification Authority (CA) certificate from the server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a join procedure via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-5484?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5484 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5484?
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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