What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4598?

CVE-2012-4598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 67.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4598?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4598. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 67.9%.

Mcafee Virtual Technician CVE-2012-4598

CRITICAL

2012-08-22 cve@mitre.org

RCE Denial Of Service Mcafee Virtual Technician Epo Mcafee Virtual Technician Mcafee

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact	CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, M complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 67.90%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the critical-severity affected system.

Emergency Immediate action required. Why: CRITICAL + EPSS > 30%, no patch available.

No patch listed yet 67.9% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

An unspecified ActiveX control in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) before 6.4, and ePO-MVT, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 67.9%.

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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Technical ContextAI · show details

An unspecified ActiveX control in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) before 6.4, and ePO-MVT, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via a crafted web site. Affected products include: Mcafee Mcafee Virtual Technician, Mcafee Epo Mcafee Virtual Technician. Version information: before 6.4.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.3 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

DescriptionCVE.org

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score

5.4/10

Composite threat intelligence

EPSS Score

67.9%

Top 1% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS POC (1)

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How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity CRITICAL

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 67.9%

Patch available No

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

CRITICAL + EPSS > 30%, no patch available

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.