CVE-2012-0299 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can upload and potentially execute arbitrary code via the management GUI of Symantec Web Gateway.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-0299?
CVE-2012-0299 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 May 2012. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The file-management scripts in the management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to upload arbitrary code to a designated pathname, and possibly execute this code, via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0299?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Web Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0299?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0299 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-0299 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-0299 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m49c-56fp-p4wc.