How severe is CVE-2012-5858?

CVE-2012-5858 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5858 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5858?

CVE-2012-5858 primarily affects Samsung Kies Air. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5858?

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

When was CVE-2012-5858 published?

CVE-2012-5858 was published on 2012-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5858

CVE-2012-5858 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Kies Air 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Samsung Kies Air
Published: 2012-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Samsung Kies Air 2.1.207051 and 2.1.210161 relies on the IP address for authentication, which allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to read arbitrary phone contents by spoofing or controlling the IP address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5858?: Samsung Kies Air 2.1.207051 and 2.1.210161 relies on the IP address for authentication, which allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to read arbitrary phone contents by spoofing or controlling the IP address.
How severe is CVE-2012-5858?: CVE-2012-5858 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5858 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5858?: CVE-2012-5858 primarily affects Samsung Kies Air. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5858?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5858 published?: CVE-2012-5858 was published on 2012-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:kies_air:2.1.207051:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:samsung:kies_air:2.1.210161:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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