CVE-2012-4545
First published: Thu Jan 03 2013(Updated: )
The http_negotiate_create_context function in protocol/http/http_negotiate.c in ELinks 0.12 before 0.12pre6, when using HTTP Negotiate or GSS-Negotiate authentication, delegates user credentials through GSSAPI, which allows remote servers to authenticate as the client via the delegated credentials.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WP Links Page | =0.12-pre1 | |
| WP Links Page | =0.12-pre2 | |
| WP Links Page | =0.12-pre3 | |
| WP Links Page | =0.12-pre4 | |
| WP Links Page | =0.12-pre5 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.elinks.cz/show_bug.cgi?id=1124
- http://repo.or.cz/w/elinks.git/blobdiff/89056e21fc7ab8e1c2d4e06ec9d0c6d01e70669a..da18694ff7dd0b67dfcb3c417fb0579b1e7d02d7:/src/protocol/http/http_negotiate.c
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0250.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51569
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2592
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:075
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57065
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80882
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4545?
CVE-2012-4545 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of credential delegation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4545?
To fix CVE-2012-4545, upgrade ELinks to version 0.12pre6 or later, which addresses the issue.
What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2012-4545?
Exploiting CVE-2012-4545 allows remote servers to authenticate as the client using delegated credentials, potentially compromising security.
Which versions of ELinks are affected by CVE-2012-4545?
CVE-2012-4545 affects ELinks versions 0.12-pre1 through 0.12-pre5.
Is CVE-2012-4545 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2012-4545 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers without physical access to the system.
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