7.5
CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2961: SQL Injection

First published: Mon Jul 23 2012(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in the management console in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3.18 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2012-2961?

    CVE-2012-2961 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2961?

    To remediate CVE-2012-2961, upgrade Symantec Web Gateway to version 5.0.3.18 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2012-2961?

    CVE-2012-2961 affects Symantec Web Gateway versions 5.0.x through 5.0.3.17.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2961?

    CVE-2012-2961 is an SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate database queries.

  • Can CVE-2012-2961 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2012-2961 can lead to data breaches due to unauthorized access to sensitive database information.

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