CVE-2012-0425

CVE-2012-0425 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensuse with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

LanItems.ycp in save_y2logs in yast2-network before 2.24.4 in SUSE YaST writes cleartext Wi-Fi credentials to the y2log log file, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the (1) WIRELESS_WPA_PASSWORD or (2) WIRELESS_CLIENT_KEY_PASSWORD field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0425?
LanItems.ycp in save_y2logs in yast2-network before 2.24.4 in SUSE YaST writes cleartext Wi-Fi credentials to the y2log log file, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the (1) WIRELESS_WPA_PASSWORD or (2) WIRELESS_CLIENT_KEY_PASSWORD field.
How severe is CVE-2012-0425?
CVE-2012-0425 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-0425 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0425?
CVE-2012-0425 affects Opensuse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0425?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0425 published?
CVE-2012-0425 was published on 2013-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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