What is the severity of CVE-2012-2957?

CVE-2012-2957 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2957?

To fix CVE-2012-2957, it is recommended to upgrade to Symantec Web Gateway version 5.0.3.18 or later.

What impact does CVE-2012-2957 have on system security?

CVE-2012-2957 allows local users to gain elevated privileges, compromising the integrity of the system.

Which versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2012-2957?

CVE-2012-2957 affects Symantec Web Gateway versions 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-2957 if I cannot upgrade?

There are no specific workarounds documented for CVE-2012-2957, so upgrading is the recommended solution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-2957

high

7.2

CWE

264

23/7/2012

22/12/2017

CVE-2012-2957

First published: Mon Jul 23 2012(Updated: )

The management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying files, related to a "file inclusion" issue.

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-2012-2957?
CVE-2012-2957 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2957?
To fix CVE-2012-2957, it is recommended to upgrade to Symantec Web Gateway version 5.0.3.18 or later.
What impact does CVE-2012-2957 have on system security?
CVE-2012-2957 allows local users to gain elevated privileges, compromising the integrity of the system.
Which versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2012-2957?
CVE-2012-2957 affects Symantec Web Gateway versions 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-2957 if I cannot upgrade?
There are no specific workarounds documented for CVE-2012-2957, so upgrading is the recommended solution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2957?
CVE-2012-2957 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2957?
To fix CVE-2012-2957, it is recommended to upgrade to Symantec Web Gateway version 5.0.3.18 or later.
What impact does CVE-2012-2957 have on system security?
CVE-2012-2957 allows local users to gain elevated privileges, compromising the integrity of the system.
Which versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2012-2957?
CVE-2012-2957 affects Symantec Web Gateway versions 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-2957 if I cannot upgrade?
There are no specific workarounds documented for CVE-2012-2957, so upgrading is the recommended solution.