CVE-2012-2953: OS Command Injection
First published: Mon Jul 23 2012(Updated: )
The management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted input to application scripts.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Web Gateway | =5.0 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =5.0.1 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =5.0.2 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =5.0.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2953?
CVE-2012-2953 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2953?
To mitigate CVE-2012-2953, upgrade Symantec Web Gateway to version 5.0.3.18 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2012-2953?
CVE-2012-2953 affects Symantec Web Gateway versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, and 5.0.3.
Can CVE-2012-2953 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2953 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted input.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-2953 on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2012-2953 includes the potential for remote execution of arbitrary commands on the affected systems.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/type
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/last-modified-date
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- vendor/symantec
- canonical/symantec web gateway
- version/symantec web gateway/5.0
- version/symantec web gateway/5.0.1
- version/symantec web gateway/5.0.2
- version/symantec web gateway/5.0.3