What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0406?

CVE-2012-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 11.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-0406?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-0406. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 11.8%.

Data Protection Advisor CVE-2012-0406

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2012-04-20 security_alert@emc.com

Privilege Escalation Denial Of Service Data Protection Advisor

7.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 20, 2012 - 04:02 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The DPA_Utilities.cProcessAuthenticationData function in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.5 through 5.8 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an AUTHENTICATECONNECTION command that (1) lacks a password field or (2) has an empty password.

AnalysisAI

The DPA_Utilities.cProcessAuthenticationData function in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.5 through 5.8 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 11.8%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The DPA_Utilities.cProcessAuthenticationData function in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.5 through 5.8 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an AUTHENTICATECONNECTION command that (1) lacks a password field or (2) has an empty password. Affected products include: Emc Data Protection Advisor. Version information: through 5.8.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.