What is the severity of CVE-2012-4698?

CVE-2012-4698 has a high severity rating due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4698?

To mitigate CVE-2012-4698, upgrade to the latest version of the affected operating systems as specified by Siemens.

What devices are affected by CVE-2012-4698?

CVE-2012-4698 affects Siemens RuggedCom ROS versions before 3.12, ROX I OS before 1.14.5, ROX II OS before 2.3.0, and RuggedMax OS before 4.2.1.4621.22.

What type of attack can CVE-2012-4698 facilitate?

CVE-2012-4698 can facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to spoof servers and decrypt communications.

Are hardcoded private keys a common issue in CVE-2012-4698?

Yes, the use of hardcoded private keys for SSL and SSH communications is the primary vulnerability in CVE-2012-4698.

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CVE-2012-4698

medium

4.3

CWE

200

23/12/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-4698: Infoleak

First published: Sun Dec 23 2012(Updated: )

Siemens RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.12, ROX I OS through 1.14.5, ROX II OS through 2.3.0, and RuggedMax OS through 4.2.1.4621.22 use hardcoded private keys for SSL and SSH communication, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and decrypt network traffic by leveraging the availability of these keys within ROS files at all customer installations.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Siemens ROS	<=3.11.0
Siemens ROX I OS	<=1.14.5
Siemens ROX II Firmware	<=2.3.0
Siemens RuggedMax OS	<=4.2.1.4621.22

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4698?
CVE-2012-4698 has a high severity rating due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4698?
To mitigate CVE-2012-4698, upgrade to the latest version of the affected operating systems as specified by Siemens.
What devices are affected by CVE-2012-4698?
CVE-2012-4698 affects Siemens RuggedCom ROS versions before 3.12, ROX I OS before 1.14.5, ROX II OS before 2.3.0, and RuggedMax OS before 4.2.1.4621.22.
What type of attack can CVE-2012-4698 facilitate?
CVE-2012-4698 can facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to spoof servers and decrypt communications.
Are hardcoded private keys a common issue in CVE-2012-4698?
Yes, the use of hardcoded private keys for SSL and SSH communications is the primary vulnerability in CVE-2012-4698.

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