CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2959: CSRF

First published: Mon Jun 11 2012(Updated: )

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in password-manager/changePasswords.do in BMC Identity Management Suite 7.5.00.103 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change passwords.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
BMC Identity Management Suite=7.5.00.103

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2959?

    CVE-2012-2959 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing unauthorized password changes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2959?

    To fix CVE-2012-2959, you should apply the latest patches provided by BMC for Identity Management Suite 7.5.00.103.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-2959?

    CVE-2012-2959 affects users of BMC Identity Management Suite version 7.5.00.103.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2959?

    CVE-2012-2959 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2012-2959?

    Exploiting CVE-2012-2959 can allow attackers to hijack administrator sessions and change passwords without authorization.

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