CVE-2012-3579

N/A Unknown

Published: August 29, 2012 Modified: April 29, 2026

Description

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55143

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78034

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55143

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78034

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

N/A / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

40.2%

98th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

symantec

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