high
7.2
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-4348: Input Validation

First published: Tue Dec 18 2012(Updated: )

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0 before RU7-MP3 and 12.1 before RU2, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1 RU2, does not properly validate input for PHP scripts, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0-ru5
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0-ru6
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0-ru6a
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0-ru6mp1
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0-ru6mp2
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.1
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.1-mp1
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.1-mp2
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.2
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.2-mp1
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.2-mp2
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.4
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.4-mp1a
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.4-mp2
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.3001
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.6000
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.6100
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.6200
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.6200.754
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.6300
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.7000
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0.7100
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.671
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.1000
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.0
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4348?

    CVE-2012-4348 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4348?

    To fix CVE-2012-4348, upgrade Symantec Endpoint Protection to version 11.0 RU7-MP3 or 12.1 RU2 or later.

  • Which versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection are affected by CVE-2012-4348?

    CVE-2012-4348 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection versions 11.0 prior to RU7-MP3, 12.1 prior to RU2, and 12.x prior to 12.1 RU2.

  • Can CVE-2012-4348 be exploited without authentication?

    No, CVE-2012-4348 can only be exploited by authenticated users.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4348?

    CVE-2012-4348 is an input validation vulnerability in the management console of Symantec Endpoint Protection.

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