How severe is CVE-2012-4985?

CVE-2012-4985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4985?

CVE-2012-4985 affects Forescout Counteract. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4985?

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

When was CVE-2012-4985 published?

CVE-2012-4985 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4985

CVE-2012-4985 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Forescout Counteract with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Forescout Counteract
Published: 2012-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Forescout CounterACT NAC device 6.3.4.1 does not block ARP and ICMP traffic from unrecognized clients, which allows remote attackers to conduct ARP poisoning attacks via crafted packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4985?: The Forescout CounterACT NAC device 6.3.4.1 does not block ARP and ICMP traffic from unrecognized clients, which allows remote attackers to conduct ARP poisoning attacks via crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2012-4985?: CVE-2012-4985 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4985?: CVE-2012-4985 affects Forescout Counteract. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4985?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4985 published?: CVE-2012-4985 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:forescout:counteract:6.3.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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