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CVE-2012-4862

2.1 · LOW

The Host Connect emulator in IBM Rational Developer for System z 7.1 through 8.5.1 does not properly store the SSL certificate password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via…

Published Dec 5, 2012ibmCWE-255EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2012-4862 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm rational_developer_for_system_z. It was published on December 5, 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 Host Connect emulator in IBM Rational Developer for System z 7.1 through 8.5.1 does not properly store the SSL certificate password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4862?

CVE-2012-4862 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm rational_developer_for_system_z. It was published on December 5, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-4862?

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-2012-4862?

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