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 properly encrypt system-backup data, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a backup file, as demonstrated by obtaining password hashes.
CVSS Score
LOW
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/2012-03/0162.html
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10020Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0162.html
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10020Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4584?
CVE-2012-4584 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.5 (LOW). 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 properly encrypt system-backup data, which makes it easie...
How severe is CVE-2012-4584?
CVE-2012-4584 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4584?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Email And Web Security, Mcafee Email Gateway.