How severe is CVE-2012-0406?

CVE-2012-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-0406 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0406?

CVE-2012-0406 primarily affects Emc Data Protection Advisor. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0406?

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-2012-0406 published?

CVE-2012-0406 was published on 2012-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0406

CVE-2012-0406 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Data Protection Advisor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Emc Data Protection Advisor
Published: 2012-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DPA_Utilities.cProcessAuthenticationData function in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.5 through 5.8 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an AUTHENTICATECONNECTION command that (1) lacks a password field or (2) has an empty password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0406?: The DPA_Utilities.cProcessAuthenticationData function in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.5 through 5.8 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an AUTHENTICATECONNECTION command that (1) lacks a password field or (2) has an empty password.
How severe is CVE-2012-0406?: CVE-2012-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-0406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0406?: CVE-2012-0406 primarily affects Emc Data Protection Advisor. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0406?: 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-2012-0406 published?: CVE-2012-0406 was published on 2012-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.6:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.7:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:data_protection_advisor:5.8:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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