PT-2012-2477 · Symantec · Symantec Message Filter

Published 2012-07-05 · Updated 2012-07-06 · CVE-2012-0301

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

5.4

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Symantec Message Filter version 6.3

Description A session fixation issue in the Brightmail Control Center component allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions. The exact vectors used for the attack are not specified.

Recommendations For Symantec Message Filter version 6.3, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.

Fix

Improper Authentication

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Related Identifiers

CVE-2012-0301

Affected Products

Symantec Message Filter

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0301 · Security Note
• http://symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120626_00 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/54135 · Note