CVE-2012-6088
First published: Fri Jan 18 2013(Updated: )
The rpmpkgRead function in lib/package.c in RPM 4.10.x before 4.10.2 does not return an error code in certain situations involving an "unparseable signature," which allows remote attackers to bypass RPM signature checks via a crafted package.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| RPM Package Manager | =4.10.0 | |
| RPM Package Manager | =4.10.1 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://rpm.org/gitweb?p=rpm.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=3d74c43
- http://rpm.org/wiki/Releases/4.10.2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51706
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/03/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57138
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1694-1
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=796375
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80953
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6088?
CVE-2012-6088 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass RPM signature checks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6088?
To fix CVE-2012-6088, you should upgrade to RPM version 4.10.2 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-6088?
CVE-2012-6088 affects users of RPM versions 4.10.0 and 4.10.1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-6088?
CVE-2012-6088 can be exploited by remote attackers who deliver crafted packages that contain unparseable signatures to bypass signature verification.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-6088 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2012-6088 on system security is significant, as it allows malicious packages to be installed without proper validation, potentially leading to system compromise.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/remedy
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/rpm
- canonical/rpm package manager
- version/rpm package manager/4.10.0
- version/rpm package manager/4.10.1