CVE-2012-4587
3.5 · LOWMcAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) Agent before 4.8 and Server before 10.1, when one-time provisioning (OTP) mode is enabled, have an improper dependency on DNS SRV records, which makes it ea…
Overview
CVE-2012-4587 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mcafee enterprise_mobility_manager. It was published on August 22, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical description
McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) Agent before 4.8 and Server before 10.1, when one-time provisioning (OTP) mode is enabled, have an improper dependency on DNS SRV records, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover user passwords by spoofing the EMM server, as demonstrated by a password entered on an iOS device.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcafee. Update enterprise_mobility_manager 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| mcafee | enterprise_mobility_manager | 0 | Affected |
| mcafee | enterprise_mobility_manager_agent | 0 | Affected |
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2012-4587?
CVE-2012-4587 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mcafee enterprise_mobility_manager. It was published on August 22, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2012-4587?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4587?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcafee. Update enterprise_mobility_manager 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-2012-4587?
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