How severe is CVE-2012-4546?

CVE-2012-4546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4546 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4546?

CVE-2012-4546 affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4546?

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

When was CVE-2012-4546 published?

CVE-2012-4546 was published on 2013-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4546

CVE-2012-4546 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux
Published: 2013-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration for IPA servers in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, when revoking a certificate from an Identity Management replica, does not properly update another Identity Management replica, which causes inconsistent Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) to be used and might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a revoked certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4546?: The default configuration for IPA servers in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, when revoking a certificate from an Identity Management replica, does not properly update another Identity Management replica, which causes inconsistent Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) to be used and might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a revoked certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-4546?: CVE-2012-4546 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4546 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4546?: CVE-2012-4546 affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4546?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4546 published?: CVE-2012-4546 was published on 2013-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0528.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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