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Networker CVE-2012-2288

CRITICAL
Use of Externally-Controlled Format String (CWE-134)
2012-09-04 security_alert@emc.com
9.3
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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9.3 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
M
Confidentiality
C
Integrity
C
Availability
C

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Sep 04, 2012 - 11:04 cve.org
CRITICAL 9.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service in EMC NetWorker 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 before 7.6.4.1, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message.

AnalysisAI

Format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service in EMC NetWorker 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 before 7.6.4.1, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 69.9%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-134. Format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service in EMC NetWorker 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 before 7.6.4.1, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message. Affected products include: Emc Networker. Version information: before 7.6.4.1.

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.

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