Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in rhn-proxy. This vulnerability may allow the rhn-proxy to transmit user credentials in clear-text when it accesses RHN Satellite. This could lead to information disclosure, where sensitive authentication details are exposed to unauthorized parties.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Satellite | < 5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5562Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5562Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5562Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5562Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5562Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5562Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5562Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5562?
CVE-2012-5562 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). A flaw was found in rhn-proxy. This vulnerability may allow the rhn-proxy to transmit user credentials in clear-text when it accesses RHN Satellite. This could lead to information disclosure, where se...
How severe is CVE-2012-5562?
CVE-2012-5562 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5562?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Satellite.