CVE-2020-12595: Medium severity symantec messaging gateway for service providers vulnerability

Published Dec 10, 2020
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Updated

An information disclosure flaw allows a malicious, authenticated, privileged web UI user to obtain a password for a remote SCP backup server that they might not otherwise be authorized to access. This affects SMG prior to 10.7.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway<10.7.4

Event History

Dec 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:21 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12595?

CVE-2020-12595 has been evaluated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-12595?

To mitigate CVE-2020-12595, upgrade your Symantec Messaging Gateway to version 10.7.4 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-12595?

CVE-2020-12595 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2020-12595?

CVE-2020-12595 affects users of Broadcom Symantec Messaging Gateway versions prior to 10.7.4.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2020-12595?

The impact of CVE-2020-12595 allows a malicious authenticated user to gain unauthorized access to a remote SCP backup server password.

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