What is the severity of CVE-2012-5424?

CVE-2012-5424 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to systems.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5424?

To mitigate CVE-2012-5424, upgrade to Cisco Secure Access Control Server version 5.2 Patch 11 or 5.3 Patch 7 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5424?

CVE-2012-5424 affects Cisco Secure Access Control System versions 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.

Can CVE-2012-5424 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-5424 can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access to affected systems.

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CVE-2012-5424

medium

CWE

7/11/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-5424: Input Validation

First published: Wed Nov 07 2012(Updated: )

Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) 5.x before 5.2 Patch 11 and 5.3 before 5.3 Patch 7, when a certain configuration involving TACACS+ and LDAP is used, does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending a valid username and a crafted password string, aka Bug ID CSCuc65634.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Secure Access Control Server	=5.0
Cisco Secure Access Control Server	=5.1
Cisco Secure Access Control Server	=5.2
Cisco Secure Access Control Server	=5.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5424?
CVE-2012-5424 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to systems.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5424?
To mitigate CVE-2012-5424, upgrade to Cisco Secure Access Control Server version 5.2 Patch 11 or 5.3 Patch 7 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-5424?
CVE-2012-5424 affects Cisco Secure Access Control System versions 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2012-5424?
The attack vector for CVE-2012-5424 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by exploiting password validation issues.
Can CVE-2012-5424 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5424 can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access to affected systems.

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