What is the severity of CVE-2012-4595?

CVE-2012-4595 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to bypass authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4595?

To mitigate CVE-2012-4595, it is recommended to update McAfee Email and Web Security or Email Gateway to the latest patches provided by McAfee.

What versions of McAfee are affected by CVE-2012-4595?

CVE-2012-4595 affects McAfee Email and Web Security versions 5.5 through Patch 6 and 5.6 through Patch 3, as well as McAfee Email Gateway versions 7.0.0 and 7.0.1.

Can CVE-2012-4595 allow attackers to access sensitive data?

Yes, CVE-2012-4595 can allow attackers to obtain an admin session ID, potentially giving them access to sensitive data.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2012-4595?

While specific exploits for CVE-2012-4595 have not been publicly disclosed, the vulnerability allows for unauthorized access, highlighting the importance of implementing corrective updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-4595

high

7.5

CWE

287

22/8/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-4595

First published: Wed Aug 22 2012(Updated: )

McAfee Email and Web Security (EWS) 5.5 through Patch 6 and 5.6 through Patch 3, and McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0.0 and 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain an admin session ID via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
McAfee Email and Web Security	=5.5
McAfee Email and Web Security	=5.6
McAfee Email Gateway	=7.0.0
McAfee Email Gateway	=7.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4595?
CVE-2012-4595 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote attackers to bypass authentication.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4595?
To mitigate CVE-2012-4595, it is recommended to update McAfee Email and Web Security or Email Gateway to the latest patches provided by McAfee.
What versions of McAfee are affected by CVE-2012-4595?
CVE-2012-4595 affects McAfee Email and Web Security versions 5.5 through Patch 6 and 5.6 through Patch 3, as well as McAfee Email Gateway versions 7.0.0 and 7.0.1.
Can CVE-2012-4595 allow attackers to access sensitive data?
Yes, CVE-2012-4595 can allow attackers to obtain an admin session ID, potentially giving them access to sensitive data.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2012-4595?
While specific exploits for CVE-2012-4595 have not been publicly disclosed, the vulnerability allows for unauthorized access, highlighting the importance of implementing corrective updates.

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