Vulnerability Description
The forgotten-password feature in forcepasswd.do in the management GUI in Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator (LUA) 2.x before 2.3.2.110 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords by providing the e-mail address associated with a user account.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Liveupdate Administrator | <= 2.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0172.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66399
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140328-
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0172.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66399
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140328-
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1644?
CVE-2014-1644 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The forgotten-password feature in forcepasswd.do in the management GUI in Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator (LUA) 2.x before 2.3.2.110 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords by providing...
How severe is CVE-2014-1644?
CVE-2014-1644 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1644?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Liveupdate Administrator.