CVE-2012-4584 Weak cryptography in n/a

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can obtain sensitive information, including password hashes, due to improper encryption of system-backup data in McAfee Email and Web Security.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2012-4584?

CVE-2012-4584 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2012. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

McAfee Email and Web Security (EWS) 5.x before 5.5 Patch 6 and 5.6 before Patch 3, and McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0 before Patch 1, does not properly encrypt system-backup data, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a backup file, as demonstrated by obtaining password hashes.

Weakness: CWE-310

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4584?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mcafee Email and Web Security, Mcafee Email Gateway.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4584?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4584 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2012-4584 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4584 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fr8v-wj33-r9jw.

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