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, allows remote authenticated users to reset the passwords of arbitrary administrative accounts via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Email And Web Security | 5.0 |
| Mcafee | Email Gateway | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0160.html
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10020Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0160.html
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10020Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4582?
CVE-2012-4582 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (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, allows remote authenticated users to reset the passwords of arbitr...
How severe is CVE-2012-4582?
CVE-2012-4582 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4582?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Email And Web Security, Mcafee Email Gateway.