CVE-2017-13674 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

Symantec ProxyClient 3.4 for Windows is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious local Windows user can, under certain circumstances, exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges on the system and execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Proxyclient	3.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100554Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100554Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-13674?

CVE-2017-13674 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Symantec ProxyClient 3.4 for Windows is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious local Windows user can, under certain circumstances, exploit this vulnerability to escalate the...

How severe is CVE-2017-13674?

CVE-2017-13674 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13674?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Proxyclient.