Vulnerability 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, does not disable the server-side session token upon the closing of the Management Console/Dashboard, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions by capturing a session cookie and then modifying the response to a login attempt, related to a "Logout Failure" issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Email And Web Security | 5.0 |
| Mcafee | Email Gateway | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10020Vendor Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10020Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4581?
CVE-2012-4581 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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, does not disable the server-side session token upon the closing of...
How severe is CVE-2012-4581?
CVE-2012-4581 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4581?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Email And Web Security, Mcafee Email Gateway.