How severe is CVE-2012-1684?

CVE-2012-1684 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1684 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1684?

CVE-2012-1684 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1684?

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

When was CVE-2012-1684 published?

CVE-2012-1684 was published on 2012-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1684

CVE-2012-1684 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Sunos
Published: 2012-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 8, 9, 10, and 11 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Password Policy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1684?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 8, 9, 10, and 11 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Password Policy.
How severe is CVE-2012-1684?: CVE-2012-1684 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1684 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1684?: CVE-2012-1684 primarily affects Sun Sunos. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1684?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1684 published?: CVE-2012-1684 was published on 2012-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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