CVE-2012-3579

Name: CVE-2012-3579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-29T10:56:40.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 40.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3579 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 40.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

40.21%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	<= 9.5.4
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	9.5
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	9.5.1
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	9.5.2
Symantec	Messaging Gateway	9.5.3

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3579?

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.

How severe is CVE-2012-3579?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3579 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 40.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3579?

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Source: NVD / NIST