CVE-2012-1096

Description

NetworkManager 0.9 and earlier allows local users to use other users' certificates or private keys when making a connection via the file path when adding a new connection.

References

Link	Tags
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1096	third party advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1096	third party advisory issue tracking
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1096	third party advisory issue tracking
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1096	third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/02/3	third party advisory mailing list
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=793329	vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1096?: CVE-2012-1096 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-1096?: To fix CVE-2012-1096, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-1096 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-1096 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-1096?: CVE-2012-1096 affects GNOME NetworkManager.

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Description

Category

CWE-295 – Improper Certificate Validation

References

Frequently Asked Questions