How severe is CVE-2012-5879?

CVE-2012-5879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5879?

CVE-2012-5879 primarily affects Mcafee Mcafee Virtual Technician. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5879?

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

When was CVE-2012-5879 published?

CVE-2012-5879 was published on 2013-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5879

CVE-2012-5879 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Mcafee Virtual Technician with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mcafee Mcafee Virtual Technician
Published: 2013-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

An ActiveX control in McHealthCheck.dll in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) and ePO-MVT 6.5.0.2101 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify or create arbitrary files via a full pathname argument to the Save method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5879?: An ActiveX control in McHealthCheck.dll in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) and ePO-MVT 6.5.0.2101 and earlier allows remote attackers to modify or create arbitrary files via a full pathname argument to the Save method.
How severe is CVE-2012-5879?: CVE-2012-5879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5879?: CVE-2012-5879 primarily affects Mcafee Mcafee Virtual Technician. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-5879 published?: CVE-2012-5879 was published on 2013-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:mcafee_virtual_technician:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:mcafee_virtual_technician:6.3.0.1911:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epo_mcafee_virtual_technician:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epo_mcafee_virtual_technician:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epo_mcafee_virtual_technician:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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