How severe is CVE-2012-3533?

CVE-2012-3533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3533?

CVE-2012-3533 primarily affects Ovirt. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3533?

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

When was CVE-2012-3533 published?

CVE-2012-3533 was published on 2012-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3533

CVE-2012-3533 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ovirt 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% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ovirt
Published: 2012-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The python SDK before 3.1.0.6 and CLI before 3.1.0.8 for oVirt 3.1 does not check the server SSL certificate against the client keys, which allows remote attackers to spoof a server via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3533?: The python SDK before 3.1.0.6 and CLI before 3.1.0.8 for oVirt 3.1 does not check the server SSL certificate against the client keys, which allows remote attackers to spoof a server via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-3533?: CVE-2012-3533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3533?: CVE-2012-3533 primarily affects Ovirt. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3533?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3533 published?: CVE-2012-3533 was published on 2012-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ovirt:ovirt:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ovirt:ovirt-engine-cli:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ovirt-engine-sdk:3.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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