CWE
1391
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-12728

First published: Thu Dec 19 2024(Updated: )

A weak credentials vulnerability potentially allows privileged system access via SSH to Sophos Firewall older than version 20.0 MR3 (20.0.3).

Credit: security-alert@sophos.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sophos Firewall Firmware<20.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-12728?

    CVE-2024-12728 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for privileged system access via SSH.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-12728?

    To address CVE-2024-12728, upgrade your Sophos Firewall to version 20.0 MR3 (20.0.3) or a later version.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-12728?

    CVE-2024-12728 affects Sophos Firewall versions older than 20.0 MR3 (20.0.3).

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12728?

    CVE-2024-12728 is categorized as a weak credentials vulnerability.

  • Can exploiting CVE-2024-12728 allow unauthorized access?

    Yes, exploiting CVE-2024-12728 can potentially allow unauthorized privileged system access.

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