CVE-2012-3579

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.

Category

7.9
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 36.37% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory symantec.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55143 vdb entry
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78034 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-3579?
CVE-2012-3579 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-3579?
To fix CVE-2012-3579, 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-2012-3579 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-3579 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~36% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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