How severe is CVE-2012-2606?

CVE-2012-2606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2606 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2606?

CVE-2012-2606 primarily affects Bradfordnetworks Network Sentry Appliance Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2606?

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

When was CVE-2012-2606 published?

CVE-2012-2606 was published on 2012-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2606

CVE-2012-2606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bradfordnetworks Network Sentry Appliance Software 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Bradfordnetworks Network Sentry Appliance Software
Published: 2012-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The agent in Bradford Network Sentry before 5.3.3 does not require authentication for messages, which allows remote attackers to trigger the display of arbitrary text on a workstation via a crafted packet to UDP port 4567, as demonstrated by a replay attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2606?: The agent in Bradford Network Sentry before 5.3.3 does not require authentication for messages, which allows remote attackers to trigger the display of arbitrary text on a workstation via a crafted packet to UDP port 4567, as demonstrated by a replay attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-2606?: CVE-2012-2606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2606 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2606?: CVE-2012-2606 primarily affects Bradfordnetworks Network Sentry Appliance Software. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2606?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2606 published?: CVE-2012-2606 was published on 2012-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:bradfordnetworks:network_sentry_appliance_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:bradfordnetworks:network_sentry_appliance:ns500rx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:bradfordnetworks:network_sentry_appliance:ns500x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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