CVE-2012-0305

CVE-2012-0305 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Backupexec System Recovery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Symantec System Recovery 2011 before SP2 and Backup Exec System Recovery 2010 before SP5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0305?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Symantec System Recovery 2011 before SP2 and Backup Exec System Recovery 2010 before SP5 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2012-0305?
CVE-2012-0305 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0305 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0305?
CVE-2012-0305 primarily affects Symantec Backupexec System Recovery. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0305?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0305 published?
CVE-2012-0305 was published on 2012-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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