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CVE-2012-3579
UNKNOWN
CVE-2012-3579
Published Aug 29, 2012 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Severity · CVSSUNKNOWN · 7.9
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood40.21%
QFinch risk score75 / 100
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
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.
Publisher and source text is retained separately from QFinch interpretation.
QFinch assessment
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.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
Matching a version is only one part of assessing exposure. QFinch has not assessed your environment on this public page.
Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
CVENVDEPSSEXPLOITDBMETASPLOIT
- SSVC priority
- HIGH
- Confidence
- 75%
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
Record history
Published Aug 29, 2012 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026