What is the severity of CVE-2012-3431?

CVE-2012-3431 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation during a man-in-the-middle attack.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3431?

To fix CVE-2012-3431, upgrade to JBoss Enterprise Data Services Platform version 5.3.0 or later, where login message encryption is implemented correctly.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-3431?

CVE-2012-3431 can be exploited through man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing unauthorized access to login credentials.

Which JBoss versions are affected by CVE-2012-3431?

CVE-2012-3431 affects JBoss Enterprise Data Services Platform versions up to and including 5.2.0 and specific versions like 5.1.0.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3431 if I can't upgrade?

A potential workaround for CVE-2012-3431 is to implement external encryption mechanisms for JDBC connections until an upgrade is possible.

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CVE-2012-3431

medium

4.3

CWE

310

27/7/2012

23/11/2012

29/8/2017

CVE-2012-3431

First published: Fri Jul 27 2012(Updated: )

The Teiid Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) socket, as used in JBoss Enterprise Data Services Platform before 5.3.0, does not encrypt login messages by default contrary to documentation and specification, which allows remote attackers to obtain login credentials via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Redhat Jboss Enterprise Data Services Platform	<=5.2.0
Redhat Jboss Enterprise Data Services Platform	=5.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3431?
CVE-2012-3431 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation during a man-in-the-middle attack.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3431?
To fix CVE-2012-3431, upgrade to JBoss Enterprise Data Services Platform version 5.3.0 or later, where login message encryption is implemented correctly.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-3431?
CVE-2012-3431 can be exploited through man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing unauthorized access to login credentials.
Which JBoss versions are affected by CVE-2012-3431?
CVE-2012-3431 affects JBoss Enterprise Data Services Platform versions up to and including 5.2.0 and specific versions like 5.1.0.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3431 if I can't upgrade?
A potential workaround for CVE-2012-3431 is to implement external encryption mechanisms for JDBC connections until an upgrade is possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3431?
CVE-2012-3431 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation during a man-in-the-middle attack.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3431?
To fix CVE-2012-3431, upgrade to JBoss Enterprise Data Services Platform version 5.3.0 or later, where login message encryption is implemented correctly.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-3431?
CVE-2012-3431 can be exploited through man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing unauthorized access to login credentials.
Which JBoss versions are affected by CVE-2012-3431?
CVE-2012-3431 affects JBoss Enterprise Data Services Platform versions up to and including 5.2.0 and specific versions like 5.1.0.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3431 if I can't upgrade?
A potential workaround for CVE-2012-3431 is to implement external encryption mechanisms for JDBC connections until an upgrade is possible.