CVE-2012-6596
First published: Sat Aug 31 2013(Updated: )
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 4.0.x before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.3 stores cleartext LDAP bind passwords in authd.log, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading this file, aka Ref ID 35493.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.0.0 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.0.1 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.0.2 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.0.3 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.0.4 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.0.5 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.0.6 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.0.7 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.0.8 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.1.0 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.1.1 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =4.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6596?
CVE-2012-6596 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6596?
To fix CVE-2012-6596, upgrade your Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to version 4.0.9 or later, or 4.1.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-6596?
CVE-2012-6596 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.8 and 4.1.0 through 4.1.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-6596?
CVE-2012-6596 is a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability due to cleartext storage of LDAP bind passwords.
Can CVE-2012-6596 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-6596 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers with access to the authd.log file.
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