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CVE-2012-2974

10.0 · HIGH

The web interface on the SMC SMC8024L2 switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a direct request to a .html file under (1) status/, (2) system/,…

Published Jul 19, 2012smcCWE-287EPSS 2.62%

Overview

CVE-2012-2974 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting smc smc8024l2_switch. It was published on July 19, 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 web interface on the SMC SMC8024L2 switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a direct request to a .html file under (1) status/, (2) system/, (3) ports/, (4) trunks/, (5) vlans/, (6) qos/, (7) rstp/, (8) dot1x/, (9) security/, (10) igmps/, or (11) snmp/.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smc. Update smc8024l2_switch 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/377915Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027285Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/377915Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027285

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2974?

CVE-2012-2974 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting smc smc8024l2_switch. It was published on July 19, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-2974?

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-2012-2974?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from smc. Update smc8024l2_switch 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-2012-2974?

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