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Symantec CVE-2012-0301

MEDIUM
Improper Authentication (CWE-287)
2012-07-05 cve@mitre.org
Authentication Bypass Symantec Message Filter
5.4
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.4 MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
M
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
P
Availability
P

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Jul 05, 2012 - 17:55 cve.org
MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

Session fixation vulnerability in Brightmail Control Center in Symantec Message Filter 6.3 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

Session fixation vulnerability in Brightmail Control Center in Symantec Message Filter 6.3 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Session fixation vulnerability in Brightmail Control Center in Symantec Message Filter 6.3 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Symantec Message Filter.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.

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