CVE-2012-3312

CVE-2012-3312 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Guardium 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

Description

The datasource definition editor in IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.2 and earlier, when the save-password setting is enabled, transmits cleartext database credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3312?
The datasource definition editor in IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.2 and earlier, when the save-password setting is enabled, transmits cleartext database credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2012-3312?
CVE-2012-3312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3312 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3312?
CVE-2012-3312 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Guardium. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3312?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3312 published?
CVE-2012-3312 was published on 2012-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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