CVE-2012-4605

Published Aug 23, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
The default configuration of the SMTP component in Websense Email Security 6.1 through 7.3 enables weak SSL ciphers in the "SurfControl plc\SuperScout Email Filter\SMTP" registry key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network and then conducting a brute-force attack against encrypted session data.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-4530 The default configuration of the SMTP component in Websense Email Security 6.1 through 7.3 enables weak SSL ciphers in the "SurfControl plc\SuperScout Email Filter\SMTP" registry key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network and then conducting a brute-force attack against encrypted session data.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:42 PM
Reserved
Aug 23, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 23, 2012, 10:32 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:45 PM