CVE-2012-5484

CVE-2012-5484 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Freeipa with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9. 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 client in FreeIPA 2.x and 3.x before 3.1.2 does not properly obtain the Certification Authority (CA) certificate from the server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a join procedure via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5484?
The client in FreeIPA 2.x and 3.x before 3.1.2 does not properly obtain the Certification Authority (CA) certificate from the server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a join procedure via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-5484?
CVE-2012-5484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5484 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5484?
CVE-2012-5484 primarily affects Redhat Freeipa. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5484?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-5484 published?
CVE-2012-5484 was published on 2013-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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