Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects legacy NetworkManager 0.9 and earlier. A local user could make a connection using another user's certificate or private key by referencing its file path. The business concern is unauthorized use of credentials on shared Linux systems, not remote compromise by itself. Exposure is most likely on older Linux desktops, workstations, or servers running NetworkManager 0.9 or earlier with multiple local users and certificate-based network authentication. Treat as moderate priority for legacy shared Linux environments. It is less urgent than an internet-facing flaw, but misuse of certificates or private keys can undermine network access controls. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running NetworkManager 0.9 or earlier.; Check GNOME and distribution vendor guidance for fixed packages.; Prioritize updates on shared multi-user Linux systems..
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Source materials
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- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-1096CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1096CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-1096CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1096CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=793329CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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