How severe is CVE-2012-4587?

CVE-2012-4587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-4587 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4587?

CVE-2012-4587 primarily affects Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4587?

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

When was CVE-2012-4587 published?

CVE-2012-4587 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4587

CVE-2012-4587 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) Agent before 4.8 and Server before 10.1, when one-time provisioning (OTP) mode is enabled, have an improper dependency on DNS SRV records, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover user passwords by spoofing the EMM server, as demonstrated by a password entered on an iOS device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4587?: McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) Agent before 4.8 and Server before 10.1, when one-time provisioning (OTP) mode is enabled, have an improper dependency on DNS SRV records, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover user passwords by spoofing the EMM server, as demonstrated by a password entered on an iOS device.
How severe is CVE-2012-4587?: CVE-2012-4587 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-4587 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4587?: CVE-2012-4587 primarily affects Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4587?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4587 published?: CVE-2012-4587 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:enterprise_mobility_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:enterprise_mobility_manager_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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