CVE-2011-3477

Name: CVE-2011-3477
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-19T19:29:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3477 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GEAR Software CD DVD Filter driver (aka GEARAspiWDM.sys), as used in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8.5 and BESR 2010, Symantec System Recovery 2011, Norton 360, and Norton Ghost, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GEAR Software CD DVD Filter driver (aka GEARAspiWDM.sys), as used in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8.5 and BESR 2010, Symantec System Recovery 2011, Norton 360, and Norton Ghost, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Backup Exec System Recovery	8.5
Symantec	Backup Exec System Recovery	9.0
Symantec	Backup Exec System Recovery	2010
Symantec	Norton 360	5.0
Symantec	Norton Ghost	<= 15.0
Symantec	System Recovery 2011	10.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47822Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20111109_00Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47822Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20111109_00Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3477?

How severe is CVE-2011-3477?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3477 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3477?

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