CVE-2012-2290

Description

The client in EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications (NMM) 2.2.1, 2.3 before build 122, and 2.4 before build 375 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted message over a TCP communication channel.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.68% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/50957 third party advisory
http://osvdb.org/86158 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55883 vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027647 vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-10/0068.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2290?
CVE-2012-2290 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2290?
To fix CVE-2012-2290, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2290 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-2290 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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