CVE-2012-3579

Published: Aug 29, 2012Modified: Apr 29, 2026

7.9

Vector

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

Exploitability: 5.5 / Impact: 10.0

Source: NVD

Description

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.

Affected (5)

Products: Symantec: Messaging Gateway

1 product

Messaging Gateway

Configuration A

5 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Symantec Messaging Gateway	Up to 9.5.4
Symantec Messaging Gateway	Version 9.5.1
Symantec Messaging Gateway	Version 9.5.2
Symantec Messaging Gateway	Version 9.5.3
Symantec Messaging Gateway	Version 9.5

Related CWEs

References (8)

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55143

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78034

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55143

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120827_00

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78034

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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