CVE-2012-2162 Weak cryptography in n/a
Remote attackers can intercept sensitive data or spoof servers via man-in-the-middle attacks due to unencrypted HTTP communication after plugin-key expiration.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2162?
CVE-2012-2162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 1 May 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Web Server Plug-in in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0 and earlier uses unencrypted HTTP communication after expiration of the plugin-key.kdb password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, or spoof arbitrary servers via a man-in-the-middle attack.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2162?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2162?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-2162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2162 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79xx-9qmj-6mhv.