Vulnerability Description
In NetworkManager 0.9.2.0, when a new wireless network was created with WPA/WPA2 security in AdHoc mode, it created an open/insecure network.
CVSS Score
4.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Networkmanager | 0.9.2.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00049.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1483-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1483-2Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2736Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2736ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2736Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-09/msg00049.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/06/15/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1483-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1483-2Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2736Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2736ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2736?
CVE-2012-2736 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). In NetworkManager 0.9.2.0, when a new wireless network was created with WPA/WPA2 security in AdHoc mode, it created an open/insecure network.
How severe is CVE-2012-2736?
CVE-2012-2736 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2736?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Networkmanager, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Opensuse Opensuse.