Vulnerability Description
The http_negotiate_create_context function in protocol/http/http_negotiate.c in ELinks 0.12 before 0.12pre6, when using HTTP Negotiate or GSS-Negotiate authentication, delegates user credentials through GSSAPI, which allows remote servers to authenticate as the client via the delegated credentials.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elinks | Elinks | 0.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.elinks.cz/show_bug.cgi?id=1124
- http://repo.or.cz/w/elinks.git/blobdiff/89056e21fc7ab8e1c2d4e06ec9d0c6d01e70669a
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0250.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51569Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2592
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:075
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57065
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80882
- http://bugzilla.elinks.cz/show_bug.cgi?id=1124
- http://repo.or.cz/w/elinks.git/blobdiff/89056e21fc7ab8e1c2d4e06ec9d0c6d01e70669a
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0250.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51569Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2592
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:075
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57065
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4545?
CVE-2012-4545 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). The http_negotiate_create_context function in protocol/http/http_negotiate.c in ELinks 0.12 before 0.12pre6, when using HTTP Negotiate or GSS-Negotiate authentication, delegates user credentials throu...
How severe is CVE-2012-4545?
CVE-2012-4545 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4545?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elinks Elinks.