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CVE-2011-3478

HighPublished

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),...

Published: Jan 25, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 27, 2012

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

39.5%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5.0 - 'Login' / 'Password' Remote Buffer OverflowExploit
S2 Crew · windows · Jun 27, 2012
Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5.0 (Windows x86) - Remote Code ExecutionExploit
Tomislav Paskalev · windows_x86 · Nov 2, 2015

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