CVE-2012-2736
First published: Thu Dec 26 2019(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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/network-manager | 1.14.6-2+deb10u1 1.30.6-1+deb11u1 1.42.4-1 1.44.2-1 1.44.2-3 | |
| 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 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =12.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00049.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/4
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1483-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1483-2
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2736
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2736
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2736
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2736?
The severity of CVE-2012-2736 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.
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.
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.
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.
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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