CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-2977

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 change arbitrary passwords via crafted input to an application script.

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-2012-2977?

    CVE-2012-2977 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized password changes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2977?

    To fix CVE-2012-2977, upgrade Symantec Web Gateway to version 5.0.3.18 or later.

  • What versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2012-2977?

    Versions 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, and 5.0.3 of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2012-2977.

  • Can CVE-2012-2977 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-2977 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted input to the management console.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2977?

    Yes, a patch is included in Symantec Web Gateway version 5.0.3.18 and later to address CVE-2012-2977.

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