rpm 4.10.0/4.10.1 lib/package.c rpmpkgRead credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in rpm 4.10.0/4.10.1. It has been classified as critical. This impacts the function rpmpkgRead in the library lib/package.c. Performing a manipulation results in credentials management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2012-6088. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in rpm 4.10.0/4.10.1. This affects the function rpmpkgRead in the library lib/package.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-255. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was shared 01/18/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared at rpm.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-6088 since 12/06/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1552 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63611 (Ubuntu 12.10 : rpm vulnerability (USN-1694-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 4.10.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (80953), Tenable (63611), SecurityFocus (BID 57138†), Secunia (SA51706†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38117†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Credentials management
CWE: CWE-255
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 63611
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 12.10 : rpm vulnerability (USN-1694-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 841284
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for rpm USN-1694-1
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: rpm 4.10.0
Patch: rpm.org

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12/06/2012 🔍
01/03/2013 +28 days 🔍
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01/18/2013 +14 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +793 days 🔍
12/21/2021 +2464 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-1694-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-6088 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6088
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63369

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X-Force: 80953
SecurityFocus: 57138 - RPM CVE-2012-6088 Signature Verification Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 51706 - RPM Package Manager Signature Verification Bypass Security Issue, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 38117 - RPM 4.10.x Before 4.10.2 Remote RPM Signature Bypass via a Crafted Package, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/21/2021 17:36
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (68), 04/24/2017 00:59 (7), 12/21/2021 17:28 (4), 12/21/2021 17:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:F61:103

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