Description Preview
The vulnerability in Symantec pcAnywhere versions 12.5.x through 12.5.3 and IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution versions 7.0 and 7.1 arises from the use of world-writable permissions for product-installation files. This flaw enables local users to escalate their privileges by tampering with a file within the affected software.
Overview
This vulnerability affects Symantec pcAnywhere versions 12.5.x through 12.5.3 and IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution versions 7.0 and 7.1. It was first made public on January 24, 2012. The issue allows local users to gain elevated privileges by modifying specific files due to insecure permissions set during product installation.
Remediation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the necessary security updates provided by Symantec. It is recommended to update the affected software to a patched version that addresses the insecure permissions issue. Additionally, users should ensure that proper file permissions are set to prevent unauthorized modifications.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- MiningMining
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
