CVE-2012-2288 is a critical format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service of EMC NetWorker versions 7.6.3, 7.6.4 (before 7.6.4.1), and 8.0 (before 8.0.0.1). This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted messages containing format string specifiers. With a CVSS score of 9.3 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 99/100, it presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or showing active exploitation in the wild, public exploit code, including a Metasploit module, is available, indicating a high potential for exploitation. Despite its severity, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:7.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.6.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:7.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.