How severe is CVE-2012-6119?

CVE-2012-6119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-6119 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6119?

CVE-2012-6119 primarily affects Redhat Subscription Asset Manager. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6119?

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

When was CVE-2012-6119 published?

CVE-2012-6119 was published on 2013-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6119

CVE-2012-6119 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Subscription Asset Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Subscription Asset Manager
Published: 2013-04-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Candlepin before 0.7.24, as used in Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager before 1.2.1, does not properly check manifest signatures, which allows local users to modify manifests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6119?: Candlepin before 0.7.24, as used in Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager before 1.2.1, does not properly check manifest signatures, which allows local users to modify manifests.
How severe is CVE-2012-6119?: CVE-2012-6119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-6119 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6119?: CVE-2012-6119 primarily affects Redhat Subscription Asset Manager. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6119?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6119 published?: CVE-2012-6119 was published on 2013-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:candlepinproject:candlepin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:candlepinproject:candlepin:0.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:candlepinproject:candlepin:0.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:candlepinproject:candlepin:0.4.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:candlepinproject:candlepin:0.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:candlepinproject:candlepin:0.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:subscription_asset_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:subscription_asset_manager:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:subscription_asset_manager:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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