CVE-2011-3478

Name: CVE-2011-3478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-01-25T15:55:01.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3478 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The host-services component in Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5.x through 12.5.3, and IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), does not properly filter login and authentication data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted session on TCP port 5631.. EPSS estimates a 39.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The host-services component in Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5.x through 12.5.3, and IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), does not properly filter login and authentication data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted session on TCP port 5631.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.31%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Pcanywhere	12.5
Symantec	Pcanywhere	12.5.539
Symantec	Pcanywhere	12.6.65
Symantec	Pcanywhere	12.6.7580

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 25, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3478?

How severe is CVE-2011-3478?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3478 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3478?

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Source: NVD / NIST