HIGH
CVE-2012-4687
CWE-331Published: December 8, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Post Oak AWAM Bluetooth Reader Traffic System does not use a sufficient source of entropy for private keys, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof a device by predicting a key value.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-4687 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
postoaktraffic1 product(s)
awam bluetooth reader
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-4687
CVSS Score7.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-331
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 8, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-331)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-4687 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.