How severe is CVE-2012-4349?

CVE-2012-4349 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-4349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4349?

CVE-2012-4349 primarily affects Symantec Network Access Control. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4349?

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-2012-4349 published?

CVE-2012-4349 was published on 2012-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4349

CVE-2012-4349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Network Access Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Network Access Control
Published: 2012-12-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Symantec Network Access Control (SNAC) 12.1 before RU2 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4349?: Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Symantec Network Access Control (SNAC) 12.1 before RU2 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4349?: CVE-2012-4349 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4349?: CVE-2012-4349 primarily affects Symantec Network Access Control. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4349?: 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-2012-4349 published?: CVE-2012-4349 was published on 2012-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:network_access_control:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:network_access_control:12.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:network_access_control:12.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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