CVE-2012-4616
Overview
CVE-2012-4616 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting emc data_protection_advisor. It was published on December 26, 2012.
Technical Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web UI in EMC Data Protection Advisor (DPA) 5.6 through SP1, 5.7 through SP1, and 5.8 through SP4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update data_protection_advisor to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4616?
CVE-2012-4616 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting emc data_protection_advisor. It was published on December 26, 2012.
How severe is CVE-2012-4616?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4616?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from emc. Update data_protection_advisor to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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