Vulnerability Description
Symantec pcAnywhere through 12.5.3, Altiris IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), Altiris Client Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), and Altiris Deployment Solution Remote pcAnywhere Solution 7.1 (aka 12.5.x and 12.6.x) do not properly handle the client state after abnormal termination of a remote session, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to the client by leveraging an "open client session."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Pcanywhere | <= 12.5.3 |
| Symantec | Altiris Client Management Suite Pcanywhere Solution | 12.5 |
| Symantec | Altiris Deployment Solution Remote Pcanywhere Solution | 12.5 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48092
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51862
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72996
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48092
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51862
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72996
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0290?
CVE-2012-0290 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Symantec pcAnywhere through 12.5.3, Altiris IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), Altiris Client Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 ...
How severe is CVE-2012-0290?
CVE-2012-0290 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-2012-0290?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Pcanywhere, Symantec Altiris Client Management Suite Pcanywhere Solution, Symantec Altiris Deployment Solution Remote Pcanywhere Solution.