CVE-2012-2686 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in OpenSSL versions 1.0.1 through 1.0.1d, specifically within the AES-NI functionality of its TLS 1.1 and 1.2 implementations. This flaw allows remote unauthenticated attackers to crash an application by sending specially crafted CBC data. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity due to its low attack complexity and potential for partial availability impact. While not in the CISA KEV catalog, a Metasploit module exists for exploitation, and its EPSS score suggests a higher-than-average probability of exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.1aCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:1.0.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.1bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:1.0.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.1cCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:1.0.1c:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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