CVE-2012-6578: Medium severity request tracker vulnerability

Published Jul 24, 2013
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Updated

Best Practical Solutions RT 3.8.x before 3.8.15 and 4.0.x before 4.0.8, when GnuPG is enabled with a "Sign by default" queue configuration, uses a queue's key for signing, which might allow remote attackers to spoof messages by leveraging the lack of authentication semantics.

Affected Software

17 affected components
bestpractical Request Tracker=3.8.3
bestpractical Request Tracker=3.8.4
bestpractical Request Tracker=3.8.7
bestpractical Request Tracker=3.8.9
bestpractical Request Tracker=3.8.10
bestpractical Request Tracker=3.8.11
bestpractical Request Tracker=3.8.12
bestpractical Request Tracker=3.8.13
bestpractical Request Tracker=3.8.14
bestpractical Request Tracker=4.0.0
bestpractical Request Tracker=4.0.1
bestpractical Request Tracker=4.0.2
bestpractical Request Tracker=4.0.3
bestpractical Request Tracker=4.0.4
bestpractical Request Tracker=4.0.5
bestpractical Request Tracker=4.0.6
bestpractical Request Tracker=4.0.7

Event History

Jul 24, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6578?

The severity of CVE-2012-6578 is considered to be moderate as it allows for message spoofing due to inadequate authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-6578?

To fix CVE-2012-6578, upgrade to Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker version 3.8.15 or later, or 4.0.8 or later.

3

What versions of Request Tracker are affected by CVE-2012-6578?

CVE-2012-6578 affects Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker versions 3.8.x prior to 3.8.15 and 4.0.x prior to 4.0.8.

4

Can CVE-2012-6578 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-6578 can be exploited remotely by attackers to spoof messages.

5

What is the main risk associated with CVE-2012-6578?

The main risk associated with CVE-2012-6578 is unauthorized message authentication, leading to potential misinformation or action taken based on spoofed messages.

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