CVE-2012-3416

CVE-2012-3416 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Condor Project Condor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Description

Condor before 7.8.2 allows remote attackers to bypass host-based authentication and execute actions such as ALLOW_ADMINISTRATOR or ALLOW_WRITE by connecting from a system with a spoofed reverse DNS hostname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3416?
Condor before 7.8.2 allows remote attackers to bypass host-based authentication and execute actions such as ALLOW_ADMINISTRATOR or ALLOW_WRITE by connecting from a system with a spoofed reverse DNS hostname.
How severe is CVE-2012-3416?
CVE-2012-3416 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-3416 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3416?
CVE-2012-3416 primarily affects Condor Project Condor. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3416?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-3416 published?
CVE-2012-3416 was published on 2012-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (39)

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