Clear Text Credential Transmission in RHN Satellite by Red Hat
CVE-2012-5562

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Satellite 6
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 December 2019

What is CVE-2012-5562?

A security issue in RHN Proxy may allow the transmission of user credentials over an unencrypted connection, exposing sensitive information to potential interception. This occurs when accessing RHN Satellite, making users vulnerable to unauthorized access and data breaches. It is imperative for users of RHN Proxy to implement enhanced security measures to protect their credentials.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-5562
vdb-entryx_refsource_REDHAT
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-5562
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-5562

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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