CVE-2012-1844: The Quantum Scalar i500 tape library with firmware before i7.0.3 (604G.GS00100), also distributed as the Dell

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADEMITIGATEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-1844 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting scalar i500 firmware, scalar i500, powervault ml6000 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Quantum Scalar i500 tape library with firmware before i7.0.3 (604G.GS00100), also distributed as the Dell ML6000 tape library with firmware before A20-00 (590G.GS00100) and the IBM TS3310 tape library with firmware before R6C (606G.GS001), uses default passwords for unspecified user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unknown vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2012-03-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dell · quantum

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-03-22 10:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

quantum scalar i500 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= i7.0.2 · i2 · i3 · i3.1 · i4 · i5 · i5.1 · i6

Fixed in: newer than i7.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy scalar-i500-firmware || rpm -q scalar-i500-firmware || scalar-i500-firmware --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than i7.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade scalar-i500-firmware

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade scalar-i500-firmware

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

quantum scalar i500 MITIGATE

Affected: 5u · 14u · 23u

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5u

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

dell powervault ml6000 firmware DOWNGRADE

Affected: 585g.gs003

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 585g.gs003

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powervault-ml6000-firmware || rpm -q powervault-ml6000-firmware || powervault-ml6000-firmware --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 585g.gs003 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison powervault-ml6000-firmware sudo apt install powervault-ml6000-firmware=<VERSION_BEFORE_585g.gs003> sudo apt-mark hold powervault-ml6000-firmware

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list powervault-ml6000-firmware sudo dnf downgrade powervault-ml6000-firmware-<VERSION_BEFORE_585g.gs003> sudo dnf versionlock add powervault-ml6000-firmware

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

dell powervault ml6000 MITIGATE

Affected: 32u · 41u

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 32u

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

dell powervault ml6010 MITIGATE

Affected: 5u

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5u

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

dell powervault ml6020 MITIGATE

Affected: 14u

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14u

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2012-1844?

scalar i500 firmware: upgrade to newer than i7.0.2; scalar i500: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; powervault ml6000 firmware: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-1844 being exploited?

CVE-2012-1844 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2012-1844 affect?

CVE-2012-1844 affects scalar i500 firmware, scalar i500, powervault ml6000 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Quantum Scalar i500 tape library with firmware before i7.0.3 (604G.GS00100), also distributed as the Dell ML6000 tape library with firmware before A20-00 (590G.GS00100) and the IBM TS3310 tape library with firmware before R6C (606G.GS00

How urgent is CVE-2012-1844?

Priority 49/100. High severity

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

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