Vulnerability Description
The RADIUS extension in PacketFence before 3.3.0 uses a different user name than is used for authentication for users with custom VLAN assignment extensions, which allows remote attackers to spoof user identities via the User-Name RADIUS attribute.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Packetfence | Packetfence | <= 3.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=29126135
- http://www.packetfence.org/bugs/view.php?id=1390Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78868
- http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_id=29126135
- http://www.packetfence.org/bugs/view.php?id=1390Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78868
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4741?
CVE-2012-4741 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The RADIUS extension in PacketFence before 3.3.0 uses a different user name than is used for authentication for users with custom VLAN assignment extensions, which allows remote attackers to spoof use...
How severe is CVE-2012-4741?
CVE-2012-4741 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-2012-4741?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Packetfence Packetfence.