CVE-2012-0301
CVE-2012-0301 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Message Filter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Symantec Message Filter
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Session fixation vulnerability in Brightmail Control Center in Symantec Message Filter 6.3 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-0301?
- Session fixation vulnerability in Brightmail Control Center in Symantec Message Filter 6.3 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2012-0301?
- CVE-2012-0301 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-0301 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-0301?
- CVE-2012-0301 affects Symantec Message Filter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-0301?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-0301 published?
- CVE-2012-0301 was published on 2012-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54135
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120626_00
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:message_filter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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