Vulnerability Description
The token processing system (pki-tps) in Red Hat Certificate System (RHCS) before 8.1.3 does not properly handle interruptions of token format operations, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and Apache httpd web server child process crash) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Certificate System | <= 8.1.1 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1550.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51482Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56843
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027846
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=869570
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1550.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51482Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56843
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027846
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=869570
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4555?
CVE-2012-4555 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The token processing system (pki-tps) in Red Hat Certificate System (RHCS) before 8.1.3 does not properly handle interruptions of token format operations, which allows remote attackers to cause a deni...
How severe is CVE-2012-4555?
CVE-2012-4555 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4555?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Certificate System.