What is the severity of CVE-2012-2285?

CVE-2012-2285 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized remote access to administrative features.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2285?

To mitigate CVE-2012-2285, upgrade to a version of EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance or Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition that is later than version 9.0.

What impact does CVE-2012-2285 have on my system?

CVE-2012-2285 can enable attackers to gain administrative control over the affected EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance systems.

Is CVE-2012-2285 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-2285 is exploitable remotely by attackers through crafted files during the authentication phase.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2285?

CVE-2012-2285 affects EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance and Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition versions 9.0 and earlier.

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CVE-2012-2285

medium

6.8

CWE

287

29/8/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-2285

First published: Wed Aug 29 2012(Updated: )

EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance (aka CTA, formerly FMA) 9.0 and earlier, and Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition (CTA/VE) 9.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to obtain GUI administrative access by sending a crafted file during the authentication phase.

Credit: security_alert@emc.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance	<=9.0
EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance Software	<=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2285?
CVE-2012-2285 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized remote access to administrative features.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2285?
To mitigate CVE-2012-2285, upgrade to a version of EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance or Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition that is later than version 9.0.
What impact does CVE-2012-2285 have on my system?
CVE-2012-2285 can enable attackers to gain administrative control over the affected EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance systems.
Is CVE-2012-2285 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2285 is exploitable remotely by attackers through crafted files during the authentication phase.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2285?
CVE-2012-2285 affects EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance and Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition versions 9.0 and earlier.

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