Vulnerability Description
Expat, when used in a parser that has not called XML_SetHashSalt or passed it a seed of 0, makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via vectors involving use of the srand function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libexpat Project | Libexpat | < 2.2.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Android | 4.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3597
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/03/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/04/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91483
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3010-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-21
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-20
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3597
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/03/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/04/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91483
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3010-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-21
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6702?
CVE-2012-6702 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Expat, when used in a parser that has not called XML_SetHashSalt or passed it a seed of 0, makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via vectors inv...
How severe is CVE-2012-6702?
CVE-2012-6702 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6702?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libexpat Project Libexpat, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Google Android.