How severe is CVE-2012-1844?

CVE-2012-1844 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-1844 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-1844?

CVE-2012-1844 primarily affects Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1844?

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-2012-1844 published?

CVE-2012-1844 was published on 2012-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1844

CVE-2012-1844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware
Published: 2012-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Quantum Scalar i500 tape library with firmware before i7.0.3 (604G.GS00100), also distributed as the Dell ML6000 tape library with firmware before A20-00 (590G.GS00100) and the IBM TS3310 tape library with firmware before R6C (606G.GS001), uses default passwords for unspecified user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1844?: The Quantum Scalar i500 tape library with firmware before i7.0.3 (604G.GS00100), also distributed as the Dell ML6000 tape library with firmware before A20-00 (590G.GS00100) and the IBM TS3310 tape library with firmware before R6C (606G.GS001), uses default passwords for unspecified user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-1844?: CVE-2012-1844 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-1844 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1844?: CVE-2012-1844 primarily affects Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1844?: 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-2012-1844 published?: CVE-2012-1844 was published on 2012-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:i2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:i3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:i3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:i4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:i5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:i5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:i6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:i6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:i7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:i7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quantum:scalar_i500_firmware:sp4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:quantum:scalar_i500:5u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:quantum:scalar_i500:14u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:quantum:scalar_i500:23u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:powervault_ml6000_firmware:585g.gs003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:dell:powervault_ml6000:32u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:dell:powervault_ml6000:41u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:dell:powervault_ml6010:5u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:dell:powervault_ml6020:14u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:dell:powervault_ml6030:23u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:ts3310_tape_library_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:ts3310_tape_library:3573:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:ts3310_tape_library:3576:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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