# CVE-2012-4578: The geli encryption provider 7 before r239184 on FreeBSD 10 uses a weak Master Key, which makes it easier for local users to defeat a crypto

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-08-21 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The geli encryption provider 7 before r239184 on FreeBSD 10 uses a weak Master Key, which makes it easier for local users to defeat a cryptographic protection mechanism via a brute-force attack.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78057
- http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-security/2012-August/006541.html

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