Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Pcanywhere | 12.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/78532
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48092
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51592
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-018/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38599/
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/78532
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48092
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51592
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-018/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38599/
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3478?
CVE-2011-3478 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). 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 authenti...
How severe is CVE-2011-3478?
CVE-2011-3478 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3478?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Pcanywhere.