CVE-2012-4599 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading a crafted WAR file to the unauthenticated JBoss RMI interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-4599?
CVE-2012-4599 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
McAfee SmartFilter Administration, and SmartFilter Administration Bess Edition, before 4.2.1.01 does not require authentication for access to the JBoss Remote Method Invocation (RMI) interface, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .war file.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4599?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee Smartfilter Administration.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4599?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4599 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2012-4599 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4599 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gp9c-rxvg-7qh7.