Vulnerability Description
The rpmpkgRead function in lib/package.c in RPM 4.10.x before 4.10.2 does not return an error code in certain situations involving an "unparseable signature," which allows remote attackers to bypass RPM signature checks via a crafted package.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rpm | Rpm | 4.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rpm.org/gitweb?p=rpm.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=3d74c43
- http://rpm.org/wiki/Releases/4.10.2PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51706Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/03/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57138
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1694-1
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=796375
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80953
- http://rpm.org/gitweb?p=rpm.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=3d74c43
- http://rpm.org/wiki/Releases/4.10.2PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51706Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/03/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57138
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1694-1
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=796375
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6088?
CVE-2012-6088 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The rpmpkgRead function in lib/package.c in RPM 4.10.x before 4.10.2 does not return an error code in certain situations involving an "unparseable signature," which allows remote attackers to bypass R...
How severe is CVE-2012-6088?
CVE-2012-6088 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-2012-6088?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rpm Rpm.