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CVE-2012-4586

UnknownEPSS 0.92%

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CVE-2012-4586 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, accesses files with the privileges of the root user, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended permission settings by requesting a file.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% 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, accesses files with the privileges of the root user, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended permission settings by requesting a file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.92%

55.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
McafeeEmail And Web Security5.0
McafeeEmail And Web Security5.5
McafeeEmail And Web Security5.6
McafeeEmail Gateway7.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4586?
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, accesses files with the privileges of the root user, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended permission settings by requesting a file.
How severe is CVE-2012-4586?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4586 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4586?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST