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CVE-2012-2187

5.0 · MEDIUM

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 m…

Published Sep 25, 2012ibmCWE-310EPSS 1.13%

Overview

CVE-2012-2187 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware. It was published on September 25, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibmremote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2187?

CVE-2012-2187 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware. It was published on September 25, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-2187?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2187?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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