CVE-2012-2996: CSRF

Published Sep 17, 2012
·
Updated

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in saveAccountSubTab.imss in Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Suite 7.1-BuildWin321394 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that create admin accounts via a saveAuth action.

Affected Software

1 affected component
trendmicro Interscan Messaging Security Suite=7.1

Event History

Sep 17, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2996?

CVE-2012-2996 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on administrative account security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2996?

To mitigate CVE-2012-2996, ensure that you apply any available patches from Trend Micro or implement security measures to prevent CSRF attacks.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2012-2996?

CVE-2012-2996 affects Trend Micro InterScan Messaging Security Suite version 7.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-2996?

CVE-2012-2996 is a Cross-site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2012-2996 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-2996 can be exploited remotely by attackers to hijack administrators' authenticated sessions.

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