CVE-2012-4556: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4556: The token processing system (pki-tps) in Red Hat Certificate System (RHCS) before 8.1.3 allows remote attac...

The token processing system (pki-tps) in Red Hat Certificate System (RHCS) before 8.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Apache httpd web server child process restart) via certain unspecified empty search fields in a user certificate search query.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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A flaw in Red Hat Certificate System token processing can let a remote attacker disrupt service by causing Apache httpd child processes to restart. Sources describe denial of service, not data theft or privilege gain. Risk is mainly for organizations still running RHCS pki-tps before version 8.1.3. Likely exposure is limited to legacy RHCS deployments using pki-tps before 8.1.3, especially if certificate search functionality is reachable by remote or untrusted users. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. Prioritize remediation where RHCS supports authentication, smart cards, certificates, or operational identity services exposed to remote users. Mitigation focus: Check Red Hat RHSA-2012:1550 and confirm whether RHCS is affected.; Upgrade RHCS pki-tps to version 8.1.3 or a later supported fixed release.; Restrict remote access to certificate search functionality where business requirements allow..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 4, 2013, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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