CVE-2012-2130: Weak Encryption
First published: Fri Dec 06 2019(Updated: )
A Security Bypass vulnerability exists in PolarSSL 0.99pre4 through 1.1.1 due to a weak encryption error when generating Diffie-Hellman values and RSA keys.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/polarssl | ||
| PolarSSL | >=1.0.0<=1.1.1 | |
| PolarSSL | =0.99-pre4 | |
| PolarSSL | =0.99-pre5 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Fedora | =17 |
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Reference Links
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201310-10.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53610
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2130
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2130
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75726
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2130
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2130?
CVE-2012-2130 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable security bypass and unauthorized data access.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2130?
To fix CVE-2012-2130, upgrade PolarSSL to a version greater than 1.1.1 or apply any available patches from your software vendor.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2130?
CVE-2012-2130 affects PolarSSL versions from 0.99pre4 to 1.1.1 and specific distributions like Debian and Fedora.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2130?
CVE-2012-2130 is a security bypass vulnerability stemming from weak encryption in the generation of Diffie-Hellman values and RSA keys.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-2130?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2012-2130, so updating the affected software is the recommended action.
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