What is the severity of CVE-2012-4584?

CVE-2012-4584 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risks associated with improper encryption of backup data.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4584?

To address CVE-2012-4584, upgrade McAfee Email and Web Security to version 5.5 Patch 6 or 5.6 Patch 3, or McAfee Email Gateway to version 7.0 Patch 1.

Who is affected by CVE-2012-4584?

CVE-2012-4584 affects users of McAfee Email and Web Security versions earlier than 5.5 Patch 6 and 5.6 Patch 3, as well as McAfee Email Gateway version 7.0 before Patch 1.

What information is at risk due to CVE-2012-4584?

Due to CVE-2012-4584, sensitive information in system-backup files may be exposed to remote authenticated users.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4584?

While the best solution is to update the software to the latest versions, ensure that access to backup files is strictly controlled as a temporary workaround.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-4584

low

3.5

CWE

310

22/8/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-4584

First published: Wed Aug 22 2012(Updated: )

McAfee Email and Web Security (EWS) 5.x before 5.5 Patch 6 and 5.6 before Patch 3, and McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0 before Patch 1, does not properly encrypt system-backup data, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a backup file, as demonstrated by obtaining password hashes.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
McAfee Email and Web Security	=5.0
McAfee Email and Web Security	=5.5
McAfee Email and Web Security	=5.6
McAfee Email Gateway	=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4584?
CVE-2012-4584 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risks associated with improper encryption of backup data.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4584?
To address CVE-2012-4584, upgrade McAfee Email and Web Security to version 5.5 Patch 6 or 5.6 Patch 3, or McAfee Email Gateway to version 7.0 Patch 1.
Who is affected by CVE-2012-4584?
CVE-2012-4584 affects users of McAfee Email and Web Security versions earlier than 5.5 Patch 6 and 5.6 Patch 3, as well as McAfee Email Gateway version 7.0 before Patch 1.
What information is at risk due to CVE-2012-4584?
Due to CVE-2012-4584, sensitive information in system-backup files may be exposed to remote authenticated users.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4584?
While the best solution is to update the software to the latest versions, ensure that access to backup files is strictly controlled as a temporary workaround.

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