How severe is CVE-2012-6088?

CVE-2012-6088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6088 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6088?

CVE-2012-6088 primarily affects Rpm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6088?

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

When was CVE-2012-6088 published?

CVE-2012-6088 was published on 2013-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6088

CVE-2012-6088 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rpm 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Rpm
Published: 2013-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The rpmpkgRead function in lib/package.c in RPM 4.10.x before 4.10.2 does not return an error code in certain situations involving an "unparseable signature," which allows remote attackers to bypass RPM signature checks via a crafted package.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6088?: The rpmpkgRead function in lib/package.c in RPM 4.10.x before 4.10.2 does not return an error code in certain situations involving an "unparseable signature," which allows remote attackers to bypass RPM signature checks via a crafted package.
How severe is CVE-2012-6088?: CVE-2012-6088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6088 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6088?: CVE-2012-6088 primarily affects Rpm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6088?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6088 published?: CVE-2012-6088 was published on 2013-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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