CVE-2012-3579
high
CVSS v3
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CVSS v2
7.9
VIR risk
7.9
Description
Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 has a default password for an unspecified account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain privileged access via an SSH session.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: cve@mitre.org — http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| symantec | messaging_gateway | {"endIncluding":"9.5.4"} | |
| symantec | messaging_gateway | 9.5 | |
| symantec | messaging_gateway | 9.5.1 | |
| symantec | messaging_gateway | 9.5.2 | |
| symantec | messaging_gateway | 9.5.3 | |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55143
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78034
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55143
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78034
CWEs
CWE-264
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.