CVE-2012-2187

Description

IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II firmware for System x3650, x3850 M2, and x3950 M2 1.13 and earlier generates weak RSA keys, which makes it easier for attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55609 vdb entry
https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5091525
http://www.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/security_bulletin_weak_key_vulnerability_in_remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware_cve_2012_2187_ibm_system_x3650_system_x3850_m2_system_x3950_m25 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2187?
CVE-2012-2187 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2187?
To fix CVE-2012-2187, 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-2012-2187 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2187 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.
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