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CVE-2013-5008

UnknownEPSS 0.22%

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CVE-2013-5008 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The agent and task-agent components in Symantec Management Platform 7.0 and 7.1 before 7.1 SP2 Mp1.1v7 rollup, as used in certain Altiris products, use the same registry-entry encryption key across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information about package-server access, or cause a denial of service, by leveraging knowledge of this key.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The agent and task-agent components in Symantec Management Platform 7.0 and 7.1 before 7.1 SP2 Mp1.1v7 rollup, as used in certain Altiris products, use the same registry-entry encryption key across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information about package-server access, or cause a denial of service, by leveraging knowledge of this key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.22%

11.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SymantecManagement Platform7.0
SymantecManagement Platform7.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5008?
The agent and task-agent components in Symantec Management Platform 7.0 and 7.1 before 7.1 SP2 Mp1.1v7 rollup, as used in certain Altiris products, use the same registry-entry encryption key across different customers' installations, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive information about package-server access, or cause a denial of service, by leveraging knowledge of this key.
How severe is CVE-2013-5008?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5008 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5008?
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