Vulnerability Description
Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) 5.x before 5.2 Patch 11 and 5.3 before 5.3 Patch 7, when a certain configuration involving TACACS+ and LDAP is used, does not properly validate passwords, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending a valid username and a crafted password string, aka Bug ID CSCuc65634.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Secure Access Control Server | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/87251
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51194
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56433
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027733
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79860
- http://osvdb.org/87251
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51194
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56433
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027733
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79860
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5424?
CVE-2012-5424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS) 5.x before 5.2 Patch 11 and 5.3 before 5.3 Patch 7, when a certain configuration involving TACACS+ and LDAP is used, does not properly validate passwords, whic...
How severe is CVE-2012-5424?
CVE-2012-5424 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-2012-5424?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Secure Access Control Server.