Vulnerability Description
The DPA_Utilities.cProcessAuthenticationData function in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.5 through 5.8 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an AUTHENTICATECONNECTION command that (1) lacks a password field or (2) has an empty password.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Emc | Data Protection Advisor | 5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/dpa_1-adv.txtExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18688/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522408/30/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026956
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/dpa_1-adv.txtExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18688/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522408/30/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026956
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0406?
CVE-2012-0406 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The DPA_Utilities.cProcessAuthenticationData function in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.5 through 5.8 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon...
How severe is CVE-2012-0406?
CVE-2012-0406 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0406?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Emc Data Protection Advisor.