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CVE-2012-5930

UnknownEPSS 7.37%

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CVE-2012-5930 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The pa_modify_accounts function in auth.dll in unifid.exe in NetIQ Privileged User Manager 2.3.x before 2.3.1 HF2 does not require authentication for the modifyAccounts method, which allows remote attackers to change the passwords of administrative accounts via a crafted application/x-amf request.. EPSS estimates a 7.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The pa_modify_accounts function in auth.dll in unifid.exe in NetIQ Privileged User Manager 2.3.x before 2.3.1 HF2 does not require authentication for the modifyAccounts method, which allows remote attackers to change the passwords of administrative accounts via a crafted application/x-amf request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.37%

93.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrofocusPrivileged User Manager2.3.0
MicrofocusPrivileged User Manager2.3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5930?
The pa_modify_accounts function in auth.dll in unifid.exe in NetIQ Privileged User Manager 2.3.x before 2.3.1 HF2 does not require authentication for the modifyAccounts method, which allows remote attackers to change the passwords of administrative accounts via a crafted application/x-amf request.
How severe is CVE-2012-5930?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5930 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5930?
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Source: NVD / NIST