CVE-2012-6578
First published: Wed Jul 24 2013(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Request Tracker | =3.8.3 | |
| Request Tracker | =3.8.4 | |
| Request Tracker | =3.8.7 | |
| Request Tracker | =3.8.9 | |
| Request Tracker | =3.8.10 | |
| Request Tracker | =3.8.11 | |
| Request Tracker | =3.8.12 | |
| Request Tracker | =3.8.13 | |
| Request Tracker | =3.8.14 | |
| Request Tracker | =4.0.0 | |
| Request Tracker | =4.0.1 | |
| Request Tracker | =4.0.2 | |
| Request Tracker | =4.0.3 | |
| Request Tracker | =4.0.4 | |
| Request Tracker | =4.0.5 | |
| Request Tracker | =4.0.6 | |
| Request Tracker | =4.0.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2012-6578 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6578 can be exploited remotely by attackers to spoof messages.
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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- version/request tracker/3.8.3
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- version/request tracker/3.8.10
- version/request tracker/3.8.11
- version/request tracker/3.8.12
- version/request tracker/3.8.13
- version/request tracker/3.8.14
- version/request tracker/4.0.0
- version/request tracker/4.0.1
- version/request tracker/4.0.2
- version/request tracker/4.0.3
- version/request tracker/4.0.4
- version/request tracker/4.0.5
- version/request tracker/4.0.6
- version/request tracker/4.0.7