CVE-2012-2187
CVE-2012-2187 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Remote Supervisor Adapter Ii Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Ibm Remote Supervisor Adapter Ii Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II firmware for System x3650, x3850 M2, and x3950 M2 1.13 and earlier generates weak RSA keys, which makes it easier for attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2187?
- IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II firmware for System x3650, x3850 M2, and x3950 M2 1.13 and earlier generates weak RSA keys, which makes it easier for attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2187?
- CVE-2012-2187 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2187 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2187?
- CVE-2012-2187 primarily affects Ibm Remote Supervisor Adapter Ii Firmware. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2187?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-2187 published?
- CVE-2012-2187 was published on 2012-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/security_bulletin_weak_key_vulnerability_in_remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware_cve_2012_2187_ibm_system_x3650_system_x3850_m2_system_x3950_m25
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55609
- https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5091525
Affected products (14)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware:1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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