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, accesses files with the privileges of the root user, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended permission settings by requesting a file.
CVSS Score
LOW
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-2012-4586?
CVE-2012-4586 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, accesses files with the privileges of the root user, which allows ...
How severe is CVE-2012-4586?
CVE-2012-4586 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-2012-4586?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Email And Web Security, Mcafee Email Gateway.