What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4856?

CVE-2012-4856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9 (High). CVSS vector: AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.6%.

Power 5 System Firmware CVE-2012-4856

Q: Which versions of Power 5 System Firmware are affected by CVE-2012-4856?

The Service Processor in the IBM Power 5 91##-### and 940#-### before SF240_418_382 does not ensure that firewall code is executed, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via.

HIGH

Credentials Management Errors (CWE-255)

2012-12-20 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM RCE Authentication Bypass Power 5 System Firmware Power 5

7.9

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.9 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 20, 2012 - 12:02 cve.org

HIGH 7.9

DescriptionCVE.org

The Service Processor in the IBM Power 5 91##-

and 940#-

before SF240_418_382 does not ensure that firewall code is executed, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

The Service Processor in the IBM Power 5 91##-

and 940#-

before SF240_418_382 does not ensure that firewall code is executed, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.9). No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. The Service Processor in the IBM Power 5 91##-

and 940#-

before SF240_418_382 does not ensure that firewall code is executed, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Ibm Power 5 System Firmware, Ibm Power 5.

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.