CVE-2012-6093 describes a vulnerability in the QSslSocket::sslErrors function within Qt versions prior to 4.6.5, 4.7.6, and 4.8.5, specifically when used with certain OpenSSL versions. This flaw, due to an incompatible structure layout, can lead to incorrect certificate validation error reporting, potentially causing users to accept insecure certificates. Rated with a CVSS score of 4.3 (Medium), this vulnerability has a network attack vector and medium attack complexity, with a potential impact of information disclosure (C:P). The primary risk is users making unsafe security decisions based on misleading error messages. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, indicating a low level of public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.6.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:qt:qt:*:rc:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:qt:qt:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:qt:qt:4.6.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:qt:qt:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:qt:qt:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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