# CVE-2012-2187: IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II firmware for System x3650, x3850 M2, and x3950 M2 1.13 and earlier generates weak RSA keys, which makes it

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-09-25 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II firmware for System x3650, x3850 M2, and x3950 M2 1.13 and earlier generates weak RSA keys, which makes it easier for attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55609
- https://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/myportal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5091525
- http://www.ibm.com/connections/blogs/PSIRT/entry/security_bulletin_weak_key_vulnerability_in_remote_supervisor_adapter_ii_firmware_cve_2012_2187_ibm_system_x3650_system_x3850_m2_system_x3950_m25

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