CVE-2012-4584

Name: CVE-2012-4584
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-22T10:42:04.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4584 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. McAfee Email and Web Security (EWS) 5.x before 5.5 Patch 6 and 5.6 before Patch 3, and McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0 before Patch 1, does not properly encrypt system-backup data, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a backup file, as demonstrated by obtaining password hashes.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

McAfee Email and Web Security (EWS) 5.x before 5.5 Patch 6 and 5.6 before Patch 3, and McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0 before Patch 1, does not properly encrypt system-backup data, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a backup file, as demonstrated by obtaining password hashes.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Email And Web Security	5.0
Mcafee	Email And Web Security	5.5
Mcafee	Email And Web Security	5.6
Mcafee	Email Gateway	7.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4584?

How severe is CVE-2012-4584?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4584 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4584?

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Source: NVD / NIST