How severe is CVE-2012-4598?

CVE-2012-4598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-4598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4598?

CVE-2012-4598 primarily affects Mcafee Mcafee Virtual Technician. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4598?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-4598 published?

CVE-2012-4598 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4598

CVE-2012-4598 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Mcafee Virtual Technician with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Mcafee Virtual Technician
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An unspecified ActiveX control in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) before 6.4, and ePO-MVT, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via a crafted web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4598?: An unspecified ActiveX control in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) before 6.4, and ePO-MVT, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2012-4598?: CVE-2012-4598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4598?: CVE-2012-4598 primarily affects Mcafee Mcafee Virtual Technician. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4598?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4598 published?: CVE-2012-4598 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10028

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:mcafee_virtual_technician:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epo_mcafee_virtual_technician:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epo_mcafee_virtual_technician:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epo_mcafee_virtual_technician:1.0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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