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CVE-2012-1288

10.0 · HIGH

The UTC Fire & Security GE-MC100-NTP/GPS-ZB Master Clock device uses hardcoded credentials for an administrative account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an HTTP ses…

Published Feb 23, 2012utcCWE-255EPSS 3.07%

Overview

CVE-2012-1288 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting utc utc_fire_\&_security_ge-mc100-ntp\/gps-zb_master_clock_device. It was published on February 23, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The UTC Fire & Security GE-MC100-NTP/GPS-ZB Master Clock device uses hardcoded credentials for an administrative account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an HTTP session.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from utc. Update utc_fire_\&_security_ge-mc100-ntp\/gps-zb_master_clock_device to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/707254Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/707254

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1288?

CVE-2012-1288 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting utc utc_fire_\&_security_ge-mc100-ntp\/gps-zb_master_clock_device. It was published on February 23, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-1288?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-1288?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from utc. Update utc_fire_\&_security_ge-mc100-ntp\/gps-zb_master_clock_device to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-1288?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-1288 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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