What is the severity of CVE-2012-4982?

CVE-2012-4982 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through phishing attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4982?

To fix CVE-2012-4982, upgrade to version 7.0 or later of the Forescout CounterACT NAC device.

What type of attack does CVE-2012-4982 enable?

CVE-2012-4982 enables remote attackers to perform open redirect attacks, allowing them to redirect users to malicious websites.

Which versions of Forescout CounterACT are affected by CVE-2012-4982?

CVE-2012-4982 affects Forescout CounterACT versions prior to 7.0, specifically listed as 6.3.4.10.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2012-4982?

Exploiting CVE-2012-4982 can lead to phishing attacks that compromise user credentials and sensitive information.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-4982

medium

5.8

CWE

5/12/2012

26/2/2013

CVE-2012-4982: Input Validation

First published: Wed Dec 05 2012(Updated: )

Open redirect vulnerability in assets/login on the Forescout CounterACT NAC device before 7.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the a parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
ForeScout CounterACT	=6.3.4.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4982?
CVE-2012-4982 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through phishing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4982?
To fix CVE-2012-4982, upgrade to version 7.0 or later of the Forescout CounterACT NAC device.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-4982 enable?
CVE-2012-4982 enables remote attackers to perform open redirect attacks, allowing them to redirect users to malicious websites.
Which versions of Forescout CounterACT are affected by CVE-2012-4982?
CVE-2012-4982 affects Forescout CounterACT versions prior to 7.0, specifically listed as 6.3.4.10.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2012-4982?
Exploiting CVE-2012-4982 can lead to phishing attacks that compromise user credentials and sensitive information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4982?
CVE-2012-4982 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through phishing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4982?
To fix CVE-2012-4982, upgrade to version 7.0 or later of the Forescout CounterACT NAC device.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-4982 enable?
CVE-2012-4982 enables remote attackers to perform open redirect attacks, allowing them to redirect users to malicious websites.
Which versions of Forescout CounterACT are affected by CVE-2012-4982?
CVE-2012-4982 affects Forescout CounterACT versions prior to 7.0, specifically listed as 6.3.4.10.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2012-4982?
Exploiting CVE-2012-4982 can lead to phishing attacks that compromise user credentials and sensitive information.