Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-6702
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.
Products affected by CVE-2012-6702
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:libexpat_project:libexpat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-6702
0.22%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 61 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-6702
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.9
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
2.2
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-6702
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-6702
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91483
Libexpat Expat CVE-2012-6702 Predictable Random Number Generator WeaknessThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3010-1
USN-3010-1: Expat vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security noticesThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-21
Expat: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201701-21) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-20
[R3] PVS 5.2.0 Fixes Multiple Third-party Library Vulnerabilities - Security Advisory | Tenable®Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/03/8
oss-security - Re: expat hash collision fix too predictable?Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/04/1
oss-security - Re: expat hash collision fix too predictable?Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html
Android Security Bulletin—November 2016 | Android Open Source ProjectThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3597
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3597-1 expatThird Party Advisory
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