Vulnerability Description
The agent in Bradford Network Sentry before 5.3.3 does not require authentication for messages, which allows remote attackers to trigger the display of arbitrary text on a workstation via a crafted packet to UDP port 4567, as demonstrated by a replay attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bradfordnetworks | Network Sentry Appliance Software | <= 5.3 |
| Bradfordnetworks | Network Sentry Appliance | ns500rx |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/709939US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-8TJKAF
- https://na3.salesforce.com/sfc/#version?id=06850000000JDx3
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/709939US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-8TJKAF
- https://na3.salesforce.com/sfc/#version?id=06850000000JDx3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2606?
CVE-2012-2606 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The agent in Bradford Network Sentry before 5.3.3 does not require authentication for messages, which allows remote attackers to trigger the display of arbitrary text on a workstation via a crafted pa...
How severe is CVE-2012-2606?
CVE-2012-2606 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2606?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bradfordnetworks Network Sentry Appliance Software, Bradfordnetworks Network Sentry Appliance.