What is the severity of CVE-2012-0303?

CVE-2012-0303 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for CSRF attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0303?

To fix CVE-2012-0303, users should upgrade to the latest version of Symantec Message Filter that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of attacks are enabled by CVE-2012-0303?

CVE-2012-0303 enables cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, which can lead to unauthorized command execution and admin account creation.

Who is affected by CVE-2012-0303?

CVE-2012-0303 affects users of Symantec Message Filter version 6.3 and prior.

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CVE-2012-0303

medium

6.8

CWE

352

5/7/2012

17/9/2024

CVE-2012-0303: CSRF

Q: Can CVE-2012-0303 affect authenticated users?

Yes, CVE-2012-0303 can allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary authenticated users.

First published: Thu Jul 05 2012(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in Brightmail Control Center in Symantec Message Filter 6.3 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that (1) execute application commands or (2) create admin accounts.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Message Filter	<=6.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0303?
CVE-2012-0303 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for CSRF attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0303?
To fix CVE-2012-0303, users should upgrade to the latest version of Symantec Message Filter that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are enabled by CVE-2012-0303?
CVE-2012-0303 enables cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, which can lead to unauthorized command execution and admin account creation.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-0303?
CVE-2012-0303 affects users of Symantec Message Filter version 6.3 and prior.
Can CVE-2012-0303 affect authenticated users?
Yes, CVE-2012-0303 can allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary authenticated users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0303?
CVE-2012-0303 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for CSRF attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0303?
To fix CVE-2012-0303, users should upgrade to the latest version of Symantec Message Filter that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are enabled by CVE-2012-0303?
CVE-2012-0303 enables cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks, which can lead to unauthorized command execution and admin account creation.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-0303?
CVE-2012-0303 affects users of Symantec Message Filter version 6.3 and prior.
Can CVE-2012-0303 affect authenticated users?
Yes, CVE-2012-0303 can allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary authenticated users.