Messaging Gateway
CVE-2012-3579
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 has a default password for an unspecified account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain privileged access via an SSH session.
AnalysisAI
Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 has a default password for an unspecified account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain privileged access via an SSH session. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.9). Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 36.4%.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 has a default password for an unspecified account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain privileged access via an SSH session. Affected products include: Symantec Messaging Gateway. Version information: before 10.0.
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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