How severe is CVE-2012-3582?

CVE-2012-3582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-3582 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3582?

CVE-2012-3582 primarily affects Symantec Pgp Universal Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3582?

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

When was CVE-2012-3582 published?

CVE-2012-3582 was published on 2012-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3582

CVE-2012-3582 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec Pgp Universal Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Pgp Universal Server
Published: 2012-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec PGP Universal Server 3.2.x before 3.2.1 MP2 does not properly manage sessions that include key search requests, which might allow remote attackers to read a private key in opportunistic circumstances by making a request near the end of a user's session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3582?: Symantec PGP Universal Server 3.2.x before 3.2.1 MP2 does not properly manage sessions that include key search requests, which might allow remote attackers to read a private key in opportunistic circumstances by making a request near the end of a user's session.
How severe is CVE-2012-3582?: CVE-2012-3582 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-3582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3582?: CVE-2012-3582 primarily affects Symantec Pgp Universal Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3582 published?: CVE-2012-3582 was published on 2012-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_universal_server:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pgp_universal_server:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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