CVE-2012-4838: Low severity IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2012
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Updated

IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module (CMM) and Integrated Management Module 2 (IMM2) allow local users to obtain sensitive information about (1) local accounts, (2) SSH private keys, (3) SSL/TLS private keys, (4) SNMPv3 communities, and (5) LDAP credentials by leveraging unspecified side effects of service or maintenance activity.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module
IBM Integrated Management Module II

Event History

Dec 8, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4838?

CVE-2012-4838 is classified as a vulnerability that can allow local users to access sensitive information, which could lead to further exploits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4838?

To address CVE-2012-4838, it is recommended to apply the latest updates and patches provided by IBM for affected products.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-4838?

CVE-2012-4838 affects users of IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module and IBM Integrated Management Module II.

4

What kind of sensitive information is exposed by CVE-2012-4838?

CVE-2012-4838 can expose local accounts, SSH private keys, SSL/TLS private keys, SNMPv3 communities, and LDAP credentials.

5

Is CVE-2012-4838 a remote attack vector?

No, CVE-2012-4838 requires local access, making it a local attack vector rather than a remote one.

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