How severe is CVE-2012-0289?

CVE-2012-0289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-0289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0289?

CVE-2012-0289 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0289?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-0289 published?

CVE-2012-0289 was published on 2012-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0289

CVE-2012-0289 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection
Published: 2012-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0.600x through 11.0.710x and Symantec Network Access Control (SNAC) 11.0.600x through 11.0.710x allows local users to gain privileges, and modify data or cause a denial of service, via a crafted script.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0289?: Buffer overflow in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0.600x through 11.0.710x and Symantec Network Access Control (SNAC) 11.0.600x through 11.0.710x allows local users to gain privileges, and modify data or cause a denial of service, via a crafted script.
How severe is CVE-2012-0289?: CVE-2012-0289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-0289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0289?: CVE-2012-0289 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0289 published?: CVE-2012-0289 was published on 2012-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6200.754:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.6300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.7000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.7100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:network_access_control:11.0.6000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:network_access_control:11.0.6100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:network_access_control:11.0.6200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:network_access_control:11.0.6300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:network_access_control:11.0.7000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:network_access_control:11.0.7100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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