Vulnerability Description
The IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10 Appliance 2.0.0.0 through 2.0.0.3 and 2.1.0.0 through 2.1.0.2, when a collective configuration is enabled, has a single secret key that is shared across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to spoof a container server by (1) sniffing the network to locate a cleartext transmission of this key or (2) leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Datapower Xc10 Appliance | 2.0.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51319
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM68926Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21615783Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24033740
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56617
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027798
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79921
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51319
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM68926Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21615783Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24033740
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56617
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027798
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79921
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5756?
CVE-2012-5756 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10 Appliance 2.0.0.0 through 2.0.0.3 and 2.1.0.0 through 2.1.0.2, when a collective configuration is enabled, has a single secret key that is shared across different cust...
How severe is CVE-2012-5756?
CVE-2012-5756 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5756?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Datapower Xc10 Appliance.