CVE-2012-1096: Medium severity Gnome NetworkManager vulnerability

Published Mar 10, 2020
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Updated

NetworkManager 0.9 and earlier allows local users to use other users' certificates or private keys when making a connection via the file path when adding a new connection.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Gnome NetworkManager<=0.9.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Mar 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:02 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1096?

The severity of CVE-2012-1096 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

2

How does CVE-2012-1096 impact NetworkManager?

CVE-2012-1096 allows local users to use other users' certificates or private keys when making a connection via the file path when adding a new connection in NetworkManager 0.9 and earlier.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-1096?

NetworkManager 0.9.0, GNOME NetworkManager, Debian Debian Linux 8.0, Debian Debian Linux 9.0, and Debian Debian Linux 10.0 are affected by CVE-2012-1096.

4

How can I fix CVE-2012-1096?

Upgrade NetworkManager to a version that is not affected by CVE-2012-1096 or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2012-1096?

More information about CVE-2012-1096 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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