CVE-2012-2190

Description

IBM Global Security Kit (aka GSKit), as used in IBM HTTP Server in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1.x before 6.1.0.45, 7.0.x before 7.0.0.25, 8.0.x before 8.0.0.4, and 8.5.x before 8.5.0.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted ClientHello message in the TLS Handshake Protocol.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.91% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75994 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21606096 vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM66218 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2190?
CVE-2012-2190 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2190?
To fix CVE-2012-2190, 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-2012-2190 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2190 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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