CVE-2012-2736: Medium severity Gnome NetworkManager vulnerability

Published Dec 26, 2019
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Updated

In NetworkManager 0.9.2.0, when a new wireless network was created with WPA/WPA2 security in AdHoc mode, it created an open/insecure network.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Gnome NetworkManager=0.9.2.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.10
openSUSE openSUSE=12.1
debian/network-manager
1.30.6-1+deb11u11.42.4-1+deb12u11.52.1-11.54.3-11.54.3-2

Event History

Dec 26, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:34 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2736?

The severity of CVE-2012-2736 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.

2

How does CVE-2012-2736 affect NetworkManager?

CVE-2012-2736 affects NetworkManager version 0.9.2.0 in which it creates an open/insecure network when a new wireless network is created with WPA/WPA2 security in AdHoc mode.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-2736?

NetworkManager versions 0.9.2.0, 1.14.6-2+deb10u1, 1.30.6-1+deb11u1, 1.42.4-1, 1.44.2-1, and 1.44.2-3 are affected by CVE-2012-2736.

4

How can I fix CVE-2012-2736?

To fix CVE-2012-2736, update NetworkManager to version 1.14.6-2+deb10u1, 1.30.6-1+deb11u1, 1.42.4-1, 1.44.2-1, or 1.44.2-3.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2012-2736?

You can find more information about CVE-2012-2736 at the following references: [https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2736](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2736), [http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00049.html](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00049.html), and [http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/2).

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