CVE-2012-0726: Medium severity ibm tivoli directory server vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2012
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Updated

The default configuration of TLS in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.3 and earlier supports the (1) NULL-MD5 and (2) NULL-SHA ciphers, which allows remote attackers to trigger unencrypted communication via the TLS Handshake Protocol.

Affected Software

19 affected components
IBM Tivoli Directory Server<=6.3.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=3.2.2
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=4.1
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=5.2.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.0.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.0.0.7
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.0.0.8
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.0.0.69
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.1.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.1.0.45
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.1.0.46
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.1.0.47
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.1.0.48
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.2.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.2.0.19
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.2.0.20
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.2.0.21
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=6.2.0.22

Event History

Apr 22, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0726?

CVE-2012-0726 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for enabling unencrypted communications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0726?

To mitigate CVE-2012-0726, configure IBM Tivoli Directory Server to disable the NULL-MD5 and NULL-SHA cipher suites.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-0726?

CVE-2012-0726 affects multiple versions of IBM Tivoli Directory Server including versions from 3.2.2 to 6.3.0.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2012-0726?

The risks associated with CVE-2012-0726 include unauthorized access to sensitive information due to unencrypted TLS communications.

5

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0726?

IBM has released guidance on securing the affected versions, but specific patches may vary based on the installed version of Tivoli Directory Server.

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