CVE-2012-4523 json
radsecproxy before 1.6.1 does not properly verify certificates when there are configuration blocks with CA settings that are unrelated to t…
published 2012-11-20 13 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-4451
- cvss
- 6.4
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
radsecproxy before 1.6.1 does not properly verify certificates when there are configuration blocks with CA settings that are unrelated to the block being used for verifying the certificate chain, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and spoof clients.
Patch / fix
- radsecproxy Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1.6.2-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2012-4523
Exploit prediction
1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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debian.org
/security/2012/dsa-2573
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/51251
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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postlister.uninett.no
/sympa/arc/radsecproxy/2012-09/msg00006.html
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/56105
vdb-entry
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2012/10/31/6
mailing-list
- project.nordu.net /browse/RADSECPROXY-43
-
postlister.uninett.no
/sympa/arc/radsecproxy/2012-09/msg00001.html
mailing-list
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2012/10/17/7
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-4523
- NVD CVE-2012-4523
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