CVE-2012-1177

CVE-2012-1177 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Libgdata with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

libgdata before 0.10.2 and 0.11.x before 0.11.1 does not validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to obtain user names and passwords via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack with a spoofed certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1177?
libgdata before 0.10.2 and 0.11.x before 0.11.1 does not validate SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to obtain user names and passwords via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack with a spoofed certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-1177?
CVE-2012-1177 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1177 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1177?
CVE-2012-1177 affects Gnome Libgdata. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1177?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1177 published?
CVE-2012-1177 was published on 2012-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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