CVE-2012-4856 json
The Service Processor in the IBM Power 5 91##-### and 940#-### before SF240_418_382 does not ensure that firewall code is executed, which a…
published 2012-12-20 13 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-4781
- cvss
- 7.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 67%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Service Processor in the IBM Power 5 91##-### and 940#-### before SF240_418_382 does not ensure that firewall code is executed, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Exploit prediction
1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
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-255 Credentials Management Errors
References
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aix.software.ibm.com
/aix/efixes/security/squadrons_advisory.asc
vendor-advisory
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/194604
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/79736
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-4856
- NVD CVE-2012-4856
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