CVE-2012-0304
medium
CVSS v3
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CVSS v2
6.9
VIR risk
6.9
Description
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator before 2.3.1 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: cve@mitre.org — http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120615_00
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| symantec | liveupdate_administrator | {"endIncluding":"2.3.0"} | |
| symantec | liveupdate_administrator | 1.5.3.21 | |
| symantec | liveupdate_administrator | 1.5.4 | |
| symantec | liveupdate_administrator | 1.5.7.19 | |
| symantec | liveupdate_administrator | 2.1.0 | |
| symantec | liveupdate_administrator | 2.1.2 | |
| symantec | liveupdate_administrator | 2.1.3 | |
| symantec | liveupdate_administrator | 2.2.1 | |
| symantec | liveupdate_administrator | 2.2.2 | |
| symantec | liveupdate_administrator | 2.2.2.9 | |
References
- http://www.nessus.org/plugins/index.php?view=single&id=59193
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53903
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027182
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120615_00
- http://www.nessus.org/plugins/index.php?view=single&id=59193
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53903
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027182
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120615_00
CWEs
CWE-264
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.