medium
5
CWE
310
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1573

First published: Wed Mar 21 2012(Updated: )

GnuTLS 3.0.15 was released fixing the following issue: ** libgnutls: Corrections in record packet parsing. Reported by Matthew Hall. <a href="http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.encryption.gpg.gnutls.devel/5912">http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.encryption.gpg.gnutls.devel/5912</a> Patch for 2.x: <a href="http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=gnutls.git;a=commitdiff;h=422214868061370aeeb0ac9cd0f021a5c350a57d">http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=gnutls.git;a=commitdiff;h=422214868061370aeeb0ac9cd0f021a5c350a57d</a> Patch for 3.x: <a href="http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=gnutls.git;a=commitdiff;h=b495740f2ff66550ca9395b3fda3ea32c3acb185">http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=gnutls.git;a=commitdiff;h=b495740f2ff66550ca9395b3fda3ea32c3acb185</a>

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GnuTLS<=2.12.16
GnuTLS=2.0.0
GnuTLS=2.0.1
GnuTLS=2.0.2
GnuTLS=2.0.3
GnuTLS=2.0.4
GnuTLS=2.1.0
GnuTLS=2.1.1
GnuTLS=2.1.2
GnuTLS=2.1.3
GnuTLS=2.1.4
GnuTLS=2.1.5
GnuTLS=2.1.6
GnuTLS=2.1.7
GnuTLS=2.1.8
GnuTLS=2.2.0
GnuTLS=2.2.1
GnuTLS=2.2.2
GnuTLS=2.2.3
GnuTLS=2.2.4
GnuTLS=2.2.5
GnuTLS=2.3.0
GnuTLS=2.3.1
GnuTLS=2.3.2
GnuTLS=2.3.3
GnuTLS=2.3.4
GnuTLS=2.3.5
GnuTLS=2.3.6
GnuTLS=2.3.7
GnuTLS=2.3.8
GnuTLS=2.3.9
GnuTLS=2.3.10
GnuTLS=2.3.11
GnuTLS=2.4.0
GnuTLS=2.4.1
GnuTLS=2.4.2
GnuTLS=2.4.3
GnuTLS=2.5.0
GnuTLS=2.6.0
GnuTLS=2.6.1
GnuTLS=2.6.2
GnuTLS=2.6.3
GnuTLS=2.6.4
GnuTLS=2.6.5
GnuTLS=2.6.6
GnuTLS=2.7.4
GnuTLS=2.8.0
GnuTLS=2.8.1
GnuTLS=2.8.2
GnuTLS=2.8.3
GnuTLS=2.8.4
GnuTLS=2.8.5
GnuTLS=2.8.6
GnuTLS=2.10.0
GnuTLS=2.10.1
GnuTLS=2.10.2
GnuTLS=2.10.3
GnuTLS=2.10.4
GnuTLS=2.10.5
GnuTLS=2.12.0
GnuTLS=2.12.1
GnuTLS=2.12.2
GnuTLS=2.12.3
GnuTLS=2.12.4
GnuTLS=2.12.5
GnuTLS=2.12.6
GnuTLS=2.12.6.1
GnuTLS=2.12.7
GnuTLS=2.12.8
GnuTLS=2.12.9
GnuTLS=2.12.10
GnuTLS=2.12.11
GnuTLS=2.12.12
GnuTLS=2.12.13
GnuTLS=2.12.14
GnuTLS=2.12.15
GnuTLS=3.0
GnuTLS=3.0.0
GnuTLS=3.0.1
GnuTLS=3.0.2
GnuTLS=3.0.3
GnuTLS=3.0.4
GnuTLS=3.0.5
GnuTLS=3.0.6
GnuTLS=3.0.7
GnuTLS=3.0.8
GnuTLS=3.0.9
GnuTLS=3.0.10
GnuTLS=3.0.11
GnuTLS=3.0.12
GnuTLS=3.0.13
GnuTLS=3.0.14

Remedy

http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=gnutls.git;a=commit;h=422214868061370aeeb0ac9cd0f021a5c350a57d

Remedy

http://git.savannah.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=gnutls.git;a=commit;h=b495740f2ff66550ca9395b3fda3ea32c3acb185

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1573?

    CVE-2012-1573 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to parsing issues in record packets of GnuTLS.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1573?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-1573, upgrade GnuTLS to version 3.0.15 or later, or apply patches if you're using an affected version.

  • Which versions of GnuTLS are affected by CVE-2012-1573?

    CVE-2012-1573 affects GnuTLS versions up to 2.12.14 and all 2.x versions.

  • What types of applications are at risk due to CVE-2012-1573?

    Any applications using the affected versions of GnuTLS for secure communication may be vulnerable due to this parsing flaw.

  • Who reported the vulnerability CVE-2012-1573?

    CVE-2012-1573 was reported by Matthew Hall.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203