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CVE-2012-2284

2.1 · LOW

The (1) install and (2) upgrade processes in EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications (NMM) 2.2.1, 2.3 before build 122, and 2.4 before build 375, when Exchange Server is used, allow local u…

Published Oct 18, 2012emcCWE-255EPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2012-2284 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting emc networker_module_for_microsoft_applications. It was published on October 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The (1) install and (2) upgrade processes in EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications (NMM) 2.2.1, 2.3 before build 122, and 2.4 before build 375, when Exchange Server is used, allow local users to read cleartext administrator credentials via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update networker_module_for_microsoft_applications 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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-10/0068.htmlRefosvdb.org/86157Refsecunia.com/advisories/50957Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55883Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027647Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-10/0068.htmlRefosvdb.org/86157Refsecunia.com/advisories/50957Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55883Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027647

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2284?

CVE-2012-2284 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting emc networker_module_for_microsoft_applications. It was published on October 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-2284?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2284?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update networker_module_for_microsoft_applications 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-2012-2284?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-2284 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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