Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw could make a supposedly WPA/WPA2-protected ad-hoc wireless network open instead. The main business risk is accidental exposure on legacy Linux systems where ad-hoc Wi-Fi is used. The source bundle does not show active exploitation, a CVSS score, or broad modern exposure. Exposure appears limited to systems running NetworkManager 0.9.2.0 that create WPA/WPA2 ad-hoc wireless networks. Systems not using ad-hoc mode, or running other versions, are not identified as affected in the provided bundle. Treat as a targeted legacy exposure, not an enterprise-wide emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize where Linux endpoints still use ad-hoc wireless networking or older distribution packages. Mitigation focus: Check distribution advisories for fixed NetworkManager packages.; Upgrade NetworkManager through the operating system vendor channel.; Avoid creating ad-hoc WPA/WPA2 networks on vulnerable systems..
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2736CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-2736CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2012-2736CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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