CVE-2012-4593 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

McAfee Application Control and Change Control 5.1.x and 6.0.0 do not enforce an intended password requirement in certain situations involving attributes of the password file, which allows local users to bypass authentication by executing a command.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Application Control	5.1.0
Mcafee	Change Control	5.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10023Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10023Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-4593?

CVE-2012-4593 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). McAfee Application Control and Change Control 5.1.x and 6.0.0 do not enforce an intended password requirement in certain situations involving attributes of the password file, which allows local users ...

How severe is CVE-2012-4593?

CVE-2012-4593 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-2012-4593?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Application Control, Mcafee Change Control.