Vulnerability Description
Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 uses weak integrity protection for .cif (aka caller or CallerID) files, which allows local users to generate a custom .cif file and modify the superuser flag.
CVSS Score
3.6
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Pcanywhere | 12.5 |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1261
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016534
- http://www.digitalbullets.org/?p=3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440448/100/0/threaded
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1261
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016534
- http://www.digitalbullets.org/?p=3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440448/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3786?
CVE-2006-3786 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 uses weak integrity protection for .cif (aka caller or CallerID) files, which allows local users to generate a custom .cif file and modify the superuser flag.
How severe is CVE-2006-3786?
CVE-2006-3786 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3786?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Pcanywhere.