CVE-2012-6646: Low severity F-Secure Anti-virus Macos vulnerability
Published Apr 18, 2014
·Updated
F-Secure Anti-Virus, Safe Anywhere, and PSB Workstation Security before 11500 for Mac OS X allows local users to disable the Mac OS X firewall via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
F-Secure Anti-virus Macos
F-Secure Psb Workstation Security Macos
F-Secure Safe Anywhere Macos
Event History
Apr 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6646?
CVE-2012-6646 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-6646?
To fix CVE-2012-6646, upgrade to a version of F-Secure Anti-Virus, Safe Anywhere, or PSB Workstation Security that is later than 11500.
3
Which products are affected by CVE-2012-6646?
CVE-2012-6646 affects F-Secure Anti-Virus, Safe Anywhere, and PSB Workstation Security prior to version 11500 on Mac OS X.
4
What does CVE-2012-6646 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2012-6646 allows local users to disable the Mac OS X firewall, potentially compromising system security.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-6646 if I cannot update?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2012-6646, and users are advised to update their software as soon as possible.