CVE-2012-6578 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

Best Practical Solutions RT 3.8.x before 3.8.15 and 4.0.x before 4.0.8, when GnuPG is enabled with a "Sign by default" queue configuration, uses a queue's key for signing, which might allow remote attackers to spoof messages by leveraging the lack of authentication semantics.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bestpractical	Request Tracker	3.8.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310

References

http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2012-October/000212.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://lists.bestpractical.com/pipermail/rt-announce/2012-October/000212.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-6578?

CVE-2012-6578 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Best Practical Solutions RT 3.8.x before 3.8.15 and 4.0.x before 4.0.8, when GnuPG is enabled with a "Sign by default" queue configuration, uses a queue's key for signing, which might allow remote att...

How severe is CVE-2012-6578?

CVE-2012-6578 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-2012-6578?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bestpractical Request Tracker.