CVE-2024-45165: An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-45165?

idol2: upgrade to newer than 2.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-45165 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45165 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-45165 affect?

CVE-2024-45165 affects idol2. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12. Data is sent between client and server with encryption. However, the key is derived from the string "(c)2007 UCI Software GmbH B.Boll" (without quotes). The key is b

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-45165?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-45165 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting idol2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12. Data is sent between client and server with encryption. However, the key is derived from the string "(c)2007 UCI Software GmbH B.Boll" (without quotes). The key is both static and hardcoded. With access to messages, this results in message decryption and encryption by an attacker. Thus, it enables passive and active man-in-the-middle attacks.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2024-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: uci

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-22 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

uci idol2 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.12

Fixed in: newer than 2.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy idol2 || rpm -q idol2 || idol2 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade idol2

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade idol2

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-45165?

idol2: upgrade to newer than 2.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45165 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45165 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-2024-45165 affect?

CVE-2024-45165 affects idol2. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12. Data is sent between client and server with encryption. However, the key is derived from the string "(c)2007 UCI Software GmbH B.Boll" (without quotes). The key is b

How urgent is CVE-2024-45165?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-45169 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12
CVE-2024-45168 CRITICAL 9.1 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12
CVE-2024-45167 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12
CVE-2024-45166 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in UCI IDOL 2 (aka uciIDOL or IDOL2) through 2.12

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