CVE-2012-1838 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The web management interface on the LG-Nortel ELO GS24M switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently obtain cleartext credential and configuration information, via a direct request to a configuration web page.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lg-Nortel	Elo Gs24M Switch	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

http://osvdb.org/80370
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/523027US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74237
http://osvdb.org/80370
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/523027US Government Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74237

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-1838?

CVE-2012-1838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The web management interface on the LG-Nortel ELO GS24M switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently obtain cleartext credential and configuration information, via a direc...

How severe is CVE-2012-1838?

CVE-2012-1838 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1838?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lg-Nortel Elo Gs24M Switch.