What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0959?

CVE-2012-0959 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Remote Login Service CVE-2012-0959

LOW

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2012-11-24 security@ubuntu.com

Information Disclosure Remote Login Service

2.1

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.1 LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 24, 2012 - 20:55 cve.org

LOW 2.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Remote Login Service (RLS) 1.0.0 does not properly clear account information when switching users, which might allow physically proximate users to obtain login credentials.

AnalysisAI

Remote Login Service (RLS) 1.0.0 does not properly clear account information when switching users, which might allow physically proximate users to obtain login credentials. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Remote Login Service (RLS) 1.0.0 does not properly clear account information when switching users, which might allow physically proximate users to obtain login credentials. Affected products include: Remote Login Service Hackers Remote Login Service.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.