CVE-2012-4607

CVE-2012-4607 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Networker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in nsrindexd in EMC NetWorker 7.5.x and 7.6.x before 7.6.5, and 8.x before 8.0.0.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SunRPC data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4607?
Buffer overflow in nsrindexd in EMC NetWorker 7.5.x and 7.6.x before 7.6.5, and 8.x before 8.0.0.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted SunRPC data.
How severe is CVE-2012-4607?
CVE-2012-4607 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4607 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4607?
CVE-2012-4607 primarily affects Emc Networker. In total, 53 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4607?
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-2012-4607 published?
CVE-2012-4607 was published on 2013-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (53)

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