CVE-2012-4698
CVE-2012-4698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Ros 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Siemens Ros
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Siemens RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.12, ROX I OS through 1.14.5, ROX II OS through 2.3.0, and RuggedMax OS through 4.2.1.4621.22 use hardcoded private keys for SSL and SSH communication, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and decrypt network traffic by leveraging the availability of these keys within ROS files at all customer installations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4698?
- Siemens RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.12, ROX I OS through 1.14.5, ROX II OS through 2.3.0, and RuggedMax OS through 4.2.1.4621.22 use hardcoded private keys for SSL and SSH communication, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and decrypt network traffic by leveraging the availability of these keys within ROS files at all customer installations.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4698?
- CVE-2012-4698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4698 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4698?
- CVE-2012-4698 primarily affects Siemens Ros. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4698?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4698 published?
- CVE-2012-4698 was published on 2012-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-354-01A
- http://www.ruggedcom.com/productbulletin/ros-security-page/
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-12-354-01.pdf
- https://www.siemens.com/corporate-technology/pool/de/forschungsfelder/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-622607.pdf
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ros:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:siemens:rox_i_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:siemens:rox_ii_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ruggedmax_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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