CVE-2012-3579 in the critical feed json
Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 has a default password for an unspecified account, which makes it easier for remote attackers…
published 2012-08-29 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-3526
- cvss
- 7.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 40.2%
- EPSS 40.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 2
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB
Summary
Symantec Messaging Gateway (SMG) before 10.0 has a default password for an unspecified account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain privileged access via an SSH session.
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/linux/ssh/symantec_smg_ssh)
- Published
Exploit prediction
40.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/linux/ssh/symantec_smg_ssh Symantec Messaging Gateway 9.5 Default SSH Password Vulnerability metasploit exploit, excellent rank, 2012-08-27
- EDB-21136 Symantec Messaging Gateway 9.5/9.5.1 - SSH Default Password Security Bypass (Metasploit) remote, 2012-08-30
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.9 | AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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symantec.com
/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=2012
vendor-advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com /files/116277/Symantec-Messaging-Gateway-9.5-Default-SSH-Password.html
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securityfocus.com
/bid/55143
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/78034
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-3579
- NVD CVE-2012-3579
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