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CVE-2011-3479

MediumPublished

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), uses world-writable...

Published: Jan 25, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 2, 2012

Primary CVSS

6.8/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

0.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 59.1%
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

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), uses world-writable permissions for product-installation files, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a file.

Sources

Symantec pcAnywhere - Insecure File Permissions Privilege EscalationExploit
Edward Torkington · windows · May 2, 2012

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