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Medium
CVE-2012-5930
The pa_modify_accounts function in auth.dll in unifid.exe in NetIQ Privileged...
Vulnerability Description
The pa_modify_accounts function in auth.dll in unifid.exe in NetIQ Privileged User Manager 2.3.x before 2.3.1 HF2 does not require authentication for the modifyAccounts method, which allows remote attackers to change the passwords of administrative accounts via a crafted application/x-amf request.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
microfocus
View all reports →Affected Software
privileged user manager
Vulnerable Versions:
2.3.0, 2.3.1
Timeline
Official Publish:
December 24th, 2012
Last Modified:
September 16th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.