What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2994?

CVE-2012-2994 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 8.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-2994?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-2994. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 8.5%.

Endpoint Protector Appliace 4 CVE-2012-2994

HIGH

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

2012-09-18 cret@cert.org

Privilege Escalation Endpoint Protector Appliace 4

7.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 18, 2012 - 03:48 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The CoSoSys Endpoint Protector 4 appliance establishes an EPProot password based entirely on the appliance serial number, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The CoSoSys Endpoint Protector 4 appliance establishes an EPProot password based entirely on the appliance serial number, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack. Affected products include: Cososys Endpoint Protector Appliace 4.

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.