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CVE-2012-2203

7.5 · HIGH

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 object…

Published Aug 8, 2012ibmCWE-264EPSS 1.58%

Overview

CVE-2012-2203 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm global_security_kit. It was published on August 8, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update global_security_kit 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
ibmglobal_security_kit0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/51279Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV31973Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV31975Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21606145Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/54743Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77280Refsecunia.com/advisories/51279Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV31973Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV31975Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21606145

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2203?

CVE-2012-2203 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm global_security_kit. It was published on August 8, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2203?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2203?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update global_security_kit 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2203?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-2203 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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