Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in McAfee Email and Web Security Products
CVE-2012-4595

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Mcafee
Status
Email And Web Security
Email Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2012

Summary

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms in McAfee Email and Web Security and Email Gateway products, potentially giving them access to sensitive administrative functions. Attackers can exploit unspecified vectors to obtain an admin session ID, posing significant risks to affected systems. Users are urged to apply security patches promptly to safeguard their environments.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027444
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77977
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB1...
x_refsource_CONFIRM

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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