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CVE-2009-0538

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

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CVE-2009-0538 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in Symantec pcAnywhere before 12.5 SP1 allows local users to read and modify arbitrary memory locations, and cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact, via format string specifiers in the pathname of a remote control file (aka .CHF file).. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in Symantec pcAnywhere before 12.5 SP1 allows local users to read and modify arbitrary memory locations, and cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact, via format string specifiers in the pathname of a remote control file (aka .CHF file).

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SymantecPcanywhere<= 12.5
SymantecPcanywhere10.0
SymantecPcanywhere10.5
SymantecPcanywhere11.0
SymantecPcanywhere11.0.1
SymantecPcanywhere11.5
SymantecPcanywhere11.5.1
SymantecPcanywhere12.0
SymantecPcanywhere12.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0538?
Format string vulnerability in Symantec pcAnywhere before 12.5 SP1 allows local users to read and modify arbitrary memory locations, and cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact, via format string specifiers in the pathname of a remote control file (aka .CHF file).
How severe is CVE-2009-0538?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0538 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0538?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST