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
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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.

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