CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-4985

First published: Wed Dec 05 2012(Updated: )

The Forescout CounterACT NAC device 6.3.4.1 does not block ARP and ICMP traffic from unrecognized clients, which allows remote attackers to conduct ARP poisoning attacks via crafted packets.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ForeScout CounterACT=6.3.4.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4985?

    CVE-2012-4985 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling ARP poisoning attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4985?

    To fix CVE-2012-4985, upgrade the Forescout CounterACT NAC device to version 6.3.4.10 or later.

  • What type of attacks can CVE-2012-4985 facilitate?

    CVE-2012-4985 can facilitate ARP poisoning attacks, allowing attackers to intercept traffic.

  • Which version of Forescout CounterACT is affected by CVE-2012-4985?

    Forescout CounterACT version 6.3.4.1 is affected by CVE-2012-4985.

  • Is CVE-2012-4985 applicable to other software versions?

    CVE-2012-4985 specifically affects Forescout CounterACT version 6.3.4.1 and versions prior to 6.3.4.10.

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