CVE-2012-3014: The Management Software application in GarrettCom Magnum MNS-6K before 4.4.0, and 14.x before 14.4.0, has a ha

Routine

HIGH 7.7UPGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2012-3014 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.7) affecting magnum managed networks software-6k, magnum managed networks software-6k secure. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Management Software application in GarrettCom Magnum MNS-6K before 4.4.0, and 14.x before 14.4.0, has a hardcoded password for an administrative account, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.7 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 62%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2012-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: garrettcom

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-04 11:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

garrettcom magnum managed networks software-6k UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.3.1 · 4.2 · 4.2.1 · 4.3.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy magnum-managed-networks-software-6k || rpm -q magnum-managed-networks-software-6k || magnum-managed-networks-software-6k --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade magnum-managed-networks-software-6k

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade magnum-managed-networks-software-6k

Note

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

garrettcom magnum managed networks software-6k secure DOWNGRADE

Affected: 14.2 · 14.2.1 · 14.3.0 · 14.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 14.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy magnum-managed-networks-software-6k-secure || rpm -q magnum-managed-networks-software-6k-secure || magnum-managed-networks-software-6k-secure --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 14.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison magnum-managed-networks-software-6k-secure sudo apt install magnum-managed-networks-software-6k-secure=<VERSION_BEFORE_14.2> sudo apt-mark hold magnum-managed-networks-software-6k-secure

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

dnf --showduplicates list magnum-managed-networks-software-6k-secure sudo dnf downgrade magnum-managed-networks-software-6k-secure-<VERSION_BEFORE_14.2> sudo dnf versionlock add magnum-managed-networks-software-6k-secure

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.

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-2012-3014?

magnum managed networks software-6k: upgrade to newer than 4.3.1; magnum managed networks software-6k secure: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2012-3014 being exploited?

CVE-2012-3014 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-2012-3014 affect?

CVE-2012-3014 affects magnum managed networks software-6k, magnum managed networks software-6k secure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.7). The Management Software application in GarrettCom Magnum MNS-6K before 4.4.0, and 14.x before 14.4.0, has a hardcoded password for an administrative account, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2012-3014?

Priority 36/100. High severity

References

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