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Vulnerability record · CVE-2012-3582 · published 4 September 2012

CVE-2012-3582: Symantec pgp universal server permissions and access controls vulnerability

Symantec · Pgp Universal Server

Symantec PGP Universal Server 3.2.x before 3.2.1 MP2 does not properly manage sessions that include key search requests, which might allow remote attackers to read a private key in opportunistic circumstances by making a request near the end of a user's session.

2.9 CVSS 2.0 Low EPSS 0.63% · top 52.0% CWE-264 · Permissions and access controls
2.9CVSS 2.0 base score
0.63%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Symantec PGP Universal Server 3.2.x before 3.2.1 MP2 does not properly manage sessions that include key search requests, which might allow remote attackers to read a private key in opportunistic circumstances by making a request near the end of a user's session.

AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55246
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027467
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55246
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027467
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2012-3582), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-29). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.