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CVE-2012-3579

7.9 · HIGH

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.

Published Aug 29, 2012symantecCWE-264EPSS 40.21%

Overview

CVE-2012-3579 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec messaging_gateway. It was published on August 29, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update messaging_gateway 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
symantecmessaging_gateway0Affected

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55143Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78034Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55143Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78034

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3579?

CVE-2012-3579 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec messaging_gateway. It was published on August 29, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-3579?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. 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-2012-3579?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update messaging_gateway 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-2012-3579?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-3579 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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