CVE-2012-2977: Medium severity Symantec Web Gateway vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2012
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0.1
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0.2
Symantec Web Gateway=5.0.3

Event History

Jul 23, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2977?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2977?

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

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2012-2977 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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