How severe is CVE-2012-0295?

CVE-2012-0295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0295?

CVE-2012-0295 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0295?

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

When was CVE-2012-0295 published?

CVE-2012-0295 was published on 2012-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0295

CVE-2012-0295 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection
Published: 2012-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Manager service in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before 12.1 RU1-MP1 allows remote attackers to conduct file-insertion attacks and execute arbitrary code by leveraging exploitation of CVE-2012-0294.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0295?: The Manager service in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before 12.1 RU1-MP1 allows remote attackers to conduct file-insertion attacks and execute arbitrary code by leveraging exploitation of CVE-2012-0294.
How severe is CVE-2012-0295?: CVE-2012-0295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0295?: CVE-2012-0295 primarily affects Symantec Endpoint Protection. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0295?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0295 published?: CVE-2012-0295 was published on 2012-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:12.1.671:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:12.1.1000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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