CVE-2011-3479
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CVE-2011-3479 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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), uses world-writable permissions for product-installation files, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a file.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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), uses world-writable permissions for product-installation files, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Pcanywhere | 12.5 |
| Symantec | Pcanywhere | 12.5.539 |
| Symantec | Pcanywhere | 12.6.65 |
| Symantec | Pcanywhere | 12.6.7580 |
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- Status
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