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CVE-2012-4856

UnknownEPSS 1.17%

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CVE-2012-4856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Service Processor in the IBM Power 5 91##-### and 940#-### before SF240_418_382 does not ensure that firewall code is executed, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Service Processor in the IBM Power 5 91##-### and 940#-### before SF240_418_382 does not ensure that firewall code is executed, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.17%

63.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmPower 5 System Firmware<= sf240_418
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_201_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_202_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_219_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_222_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_233_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_258_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_259_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_261_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_284_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_298_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_299_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_320_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_332_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_338_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_358_201
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_371
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_382_382
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_403_382
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_415_382
IbmPower 5 System Firmwaresf240_417
IbmPower 59110-51a
IbmPower 59110-510
IbmPower 59111-285
IbmPower 59111-520
IbmPower 59113-550
IbmPower 59115-505
IbmPower 59116-561
IbmPower 59117-570
IbmPower 59118-575
IbmPower 59123-710
IbmPower 59124-720
IbmPower 59131-52a
IbmPower 59133-55a
IbmPower 59405-520
IbmPower 59406-520
IbmPower 59406-525
IbmPower 59406-550
IbmPower 59406-570
IbmPower 59407-515

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4856?
The Service Processor in the IBM Power 5 91##-### and 940#-### before SF240_418_382 does not ensure that firewall code is executed, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4856?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4856?
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