How severe is CVE-2012-0681?

CVE-2012-0681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0681?

CVE-2012-0681 primarily affects Apple Apple Remote Desktop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0681?

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

When was CVE-2012-0681 published?

CVE-2012-0681 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0681

CVE-2012-0681 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Apple Remote Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Apple Apple Remote Desktop
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple Remote Desktop before 3.6.1 does not recognize the "Encrypt all network data" setting during connections to third-party VNC servers, which allows remote attackers to obtain cleartext VNC session content by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0681?: Apple Remote Desktop before 3.6.1 does not recognize the "Encrypt all network data" setting during connections to third-party VNC servers, which allows remote attackers to obtain cleartext VNC session content by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2012-0681?: CVE-2012-0681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0681?: CVE-2012-0681 primarily affects Apple Apple Remote Desktop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0681 published?: CVE-2012-0681 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:apple_remote_desktop:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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