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CVE-2012-6646

First published: Fri 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
F-Secure Anti-Virus
F-Secure PSB Workstation Security
F-Secure Safe

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-6646?

    CVE-2012-6646 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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