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CVE-2011-3479

UnknownEPSS 1.06%

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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

EPSS Probability
1.06%

60.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SymantecPcanywhere12.5
SymantecPcanywhere12.5.539
SymantecPcanywhere12.6.65
SymantecPcanywhere12.6.7580

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3479?
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.
How severe is CVE-2011-3479?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3479 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3479?
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