What is the severity of CVE-2018-12464?

CVE-2018-12464 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12464?

To fix CVE-2018-12464, upgrade Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway to version 471 or later.

What type of attacks does CVE-2018-12464 allow?

CVE-2018-12464 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the database.

Can CVE-2018-12464 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2018-12464 can be exploited to create unauthorized administrative accounts.

Is CVE-2018-12464 present in all versions of Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway?

CVE-2018-12464 affects versions of Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway prior to version 471.

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CVE-2018-12464

critical

CWE

29/6/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-12464: Unauthenticated SQL injection in Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway

First published: Fri Jun 29 2018(Updated: )

A SQL injection vulnerability in the web administration and quarantine components of Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the database. This can be exploited to create an administrative account and used in conjunction with CVE-2018-12465 to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution. Affects Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway versions prior to 471. It does not affect previous versions of the product that use the GWAVA product name (i.e. GWAVA 6.5).

Credit: meissner@suse.de

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microfocus Secure Messaging Gateway	<471

Remedy

Please upgrade to Secure Messaging Gateway 471 or newer using the online update tool in the Secure Messaging Gateway management console.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12464?
CVE-2018-12464 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12464?
To fix CVE-2018-12464, upgrade Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway to version 471 or later.
What type of attacks does CVE-2018-12464 allow?
CVE-2018-12464 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL statements against the database.
Can CVE-2018-12464 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2018-12464 can be exploited to create unauthorized administrative accounts.
Is CVE-2018-12464 present in all versions of Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway?
CVE-2018-12464 affects versions of Micro Focus Secure Messaging Gateway prior to version 471.

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