CVE-2012-4597: XSS

Published Aug 22, 2012
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in 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 inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to the McAfee Security Appliance Management Console/Dashboard.

Affected Software

4 affected components
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

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-2012-4597?

CVE-2012-4597 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4597?

To fix CVE-2012-4597, update to McAfee Email and Web Security version 5.6 Patch 4 or later and McAfee Email Gateway version 7.0.2 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4597?

CVE-2012-4597 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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4597?

CVE-2012-4597 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2012-4597 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-4597 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

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