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Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 23, 2012· Updated Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4605

CVE-2012-4605

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.

Affected products

6
  • Websense/Email Security6 versions
    cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 5 more
    • cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:6.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    • (no CPE)range: >=6.1, <=7.3

Patches

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