How severe is CVE-2012-3287?

CVE-2012-3287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3287?

CVE-2012-3287 affects Poul-henning Kamp Md5crypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3287?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-3287 published?

CVE-2012-3287 was published on 2012-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3287

CVE-2012-3287 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Poul-henning Kamp Md5crypt 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% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Poul-henning Kamp Md5crypt
Published: 2012-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Poul-Henning Kamp md5crypt has insufficient algorithmic complexity and a consequently short runtime, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to discover cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack, as demonstrated by an attack using GPU hardware.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3287?: Poul-Henning Kamp md5crypt has insufficient algorithmic complexity and a consequently short runtime, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to discover cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack, as demonstrated by an attack using GPU hardware.
How severe is CVE-2012-3287?: CVE-2012-3287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3287?: CVE-2012-3287 affects Poul-henning Kamp Md5crypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3287?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3287 published?: CVE-2012-3287 was published on 2012-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:poul-henning_kamp:md5crypt:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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