How severe is CVE-2012-0407?

CVE-2012-0407 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0407?

CVE-2012-0407 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-2012-0407?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0407 published?

CVE-2012-0407 was published on 2012-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0407

CVE-2012-0407 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Data Protection Advisor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Emc Data Protection Advisor
Published: 2012-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the DPA_Utilities library in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.5 through 5.8 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a negative 64-bit value in a certain size field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0407?: Integer overflow in the DPA_Utilities library in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.5 through 5.8 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a negative 64-bit value in a certain size field.
How severe is CVE-2012-0407?: CVE-2012-0407 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0407?: CVE-2012-0407 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-2012-0407?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0407 published?: CVE-2012-0407 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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