How severe is CVE-2012-2441?

CVE-2012-2441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2441 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2441?

CVE-2012-2441 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2441?

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-2012-2441 published?

CVE-2012-2441 was published on 2012-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2441

CVE-2012-2441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System
Published: 2012-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.3 has a factory account with a password derived from the MAC Address field in a banner, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by performing a calculation on this address value, and then establishing a (1) SSH or (2) HTTPS session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1803.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2441?: RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.3 has a factory account with a password derived from the MAC Address field in a banner, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by performing a calculation on this address value, and then establishing a (1) SSH or (2) HTTPS session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1803.
How severe is CVE-2012-2441?: CVE-2012-2441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2441 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2441?: CVE-2012-2441 affects Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2441?: 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-2012-2441 published?: CVE-2012-2441 was published on 2012-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedcom_rugged_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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