HIGHPOC
CVE-2012-3579
CWE-264Published: August 29, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-3579 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-3579. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
symantec1 product(s)
messaging gateway
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-3579
CVSS Score7.9 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 29, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-3579 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.