CVE-2012-4610

Description

EMC Avamar Client for VMware 6.1 stores the cleartext server root password on the proxy client, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging "network access" to the proxy client.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79661 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56317 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/524532 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4610?
CVE-2012-4610 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-4610?
To fix CVE-2012-4610, 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-2012-4610 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-4610 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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