CVE-2012-2203

Description

IBM Global Security Kit (aka GSKit) before 8.0.14.22, as used in IBM Rational Directory Server, IBM Tivoli Directory Server, and other products, uses the PKCS #12 file format for certificate objects without enforcing file integrity, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof SSL servers via vectors involving insertion of an arbitrary root Certification Authority (CA) certificate.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.96% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com 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/77280 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/51279 third party advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV31975 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54743 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV31973 vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21606145 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2203?
CVE-2012-2203 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2203?
To fix CVE-2012-2203, 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-2012-2203 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2203 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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