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CVE-2012-4578

2.1 · LOW

The geli encryption provider 7 before r239184 on FreeBSD 10 uses a weak Master Key, which makes it easier for local users to defeat a cryptographic protection mechanism via a brute-force attack.

Published Aug 21, 2012pawel_jakub_dawidekCWE-310EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2012-4578 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting pawel_jakub_dawidek geli. It was published on August 21, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The geli encryption provider 7 before r239184 on FreeBSD 10 uses a weak Master Key, which makes it easier for local users to defeat a cryptographic protection mechanism via a brute-force attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from pawel_jakub_dawidek. Update geli 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
pawel_jakub_dawidekgeli0Affected

References

Reflists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-security/2012-August/006541.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78057Reflists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-security/2012-August/006541.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78057

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4578?

CVE-2012-4578 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting pawel_jakub_dawidek geli. It was published on August 21, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-4578?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4578?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from pawel_jakub_dawidek. Update geli 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-2012-4578?

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