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CVE-2012-3579

HighPublished

Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 has a default password for an unspecified account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain...

Published: Aug 29, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 30, 2012

Primary CVSS

7.9/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

40.2%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 has a default password for an unspecified account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain privileged access via an SSH session.

Sources

Symantec Messaging Gateway 9.5/9.5.1 - SSH Default Password Security Bypass (Metasploit)Exploit
Metasploit · linux · Aug 30, 2012

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