What is the severity of CVE-2012-3312?

CVE-2012-3312 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of cleartext database credentials.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3312?

To fix CVE-2012-3312, disable the save-password setting in the datasource definition editor to prevent transmission of cleartext credentials.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-3312?

CVE-2012-3312 affects IBM InfoSphere Guardium versions 8.0, 8.1, and 8.2.

Can CVE-2012-3312 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2012-3312 can lead to unauthorized access as attackers can sniff the network and capture sensitive database credentials.

Is CVE-2012-3312 a network vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2012-3312 is considered a network vulnerability since it involves the capture of credentials transmitted in cleartext over the network.

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CVE-2012-3312

medium

CWE

310

29/8/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-3312

First published: Wed Aug 29 2012(Updated: )

The datasource definition editor in IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.2 and earlier, when the save-password setting is enabled, transmits cleartext database credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM InfoSphere Guardium Database Activity Monitoring	<=8.2
IBM InfoSphere Guardium Database Activity Monitoring	=8.00
IBM InfoSphere Guardium Database Activity Monitoring	=8.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3312?
CVE-2012-3312 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of cleartext database credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3312?
To fix CVE-2012-3312, disable the save-password setting in the datasource definition editor to prevent transmission of cleartext credentials.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-3312?
CVE-2012-3312 affects IBM InfoSphere Guardium versions 8.0, 8.1, and 8.2.
Can CVE-2012-3312 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2012-3312 can lead to unauthorized access as attackers can sniff the network and capture sensitive database credentials.
Is CVE-2012-3312 a network vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2012-3312 is considered a network vulnerability since it involves the capture of credentials transmitted in cleartext over the network.

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