CVE-2012-4592: Medium severity mcafee enterprise mobility manager vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2012
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Updated

The Portal in McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) before 10.0 does not set the secure flag for the ASP.NET session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.

Affected Software

2 affected components
McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager<=9.6
McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager=4.7

Event History

Aug 22, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4592?

CVE-2012-4592 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for session hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4592?

To fix CVE-2012-4592, ensure that the secure flag is set for the ASP.NET session cookie in your configuration.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2012-4592?

CVE-2012-4592 affects McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager versions up to 9.6 and version 4.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4592?

CVE-2012-4592 is a security vulnerability related to inadequate session cookie protection.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2012-4592?

CVE-2012-4592 can be exploited by remote attackers who can intercept the transmission of the session cookie.

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