CVE-2012-1096
First published: Tue Mar 10 2020(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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME NetworkManager | <=0.9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=793329#c1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1096
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/02/3
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1096
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=793329
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1096
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1096
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1096?
The severity of CVE-2012-1096 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
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.
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.
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.
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].
- collector/security-tracker-debian
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- vendor/gnome
- canonical/gnome networkmanager
- version/gnome networkmanager/0.9.0
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian debian linux
- version/debian debian linux/8.0
- version/debian debian linux/9.0
- version/debian debian linux/10.0