PatchTheCVECVE-2012-4687: Post Oak AWAM Bluetooth Reader Traffic System does not use a sufficient source of entropy for private keys, wh
CVE-2012-4687 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting awam bluetooth reader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2012-4687?
awam bluetooth reader: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-4687 being exploited?
CVE-2012-4687 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2012-4687 affect?
CVE-2012-4687 affects awam bluetooth reader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). 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.
How urgent is CVE-2012-4687?
Priority 45/100. High severity