What is the severity of CVE-2003-0936?

CVE-2003-0936 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0936?

To fix CVE-2003-0936, it is recommended to disable the affected service or upgrade to a later, patched version of Symantec pcAnywhere.

Which versions of Symantec pcAnywhere are affected by CVE-2003-0936?

CVE-2003-0936 affects Symantec pcAnywhere versions 10.0, 10.5, and 11.0.

How does CVE-2003-0936 allow attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges?

CVE-2003-0936 allows attackers to exploit the help interface of AWHOST32.exe when it is running as a service.

Is there a mitigative measure I can take for CVE-2003-0936?

As a mitigative measure for CVE-2003-0936, consider running the application with the least privileges required to limit potential damage.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-0936

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

18/11/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0936

First published: Tue Nov 18 2003(Updated: )

Symantec PCAnywhere 10.x and 11, when started as a service, allows attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges via the help interface using AWHOST32.exe.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec pcAnywhere	=10.0
Symantec pcAnywhere	=11.0
Symantec pcAnywhere	=10.5

Remedy

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2003.11.13.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0936?
CVE-2003-0936 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0936?
To fix CVE-2003-0936, it is recommended to disable the affected service or upgrade to a later, patched version of Symantec pcAnywhere.
Which versions of Symantec pcAnywhere are affected by CVE-2003-0936?
CVE-2003-0936 affects Symantec pcAnywhere versions 10.0, 10.5, and 11.0.
How does CVE-2003-0936 allow attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges?
CVE-2003-0936 allows attackers to exploit the help interface of AWHOST32.exe when it is running as a service.
Is there a mitigative measure I can take for CVE-2003-0936?
As a mitigative measure for CVE-2003-0936, consider running the application with the least privileges required to limit potential damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0936?
CVE-2003-0936 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0936?
To fix CVE-2003-0936, it is recommended to disable the affected service or upgrade to a later, patched version of Symantec pcAnywhere.
Which versions of Symantec pcAnywhere are affected by CVE-2003-0936?
CVE-2003-0936 affects Symantec pcAnywhere versions 10.0, 10.5, and 11.0.
How does CVE-2003-0936 allow attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges?
CVE-2003-0936 allows attackers to exploit the help interface of AWHOST32.exe when it is running as a service.
Is there a mitigative measure I can take for CVE-2003-0936?
As a mitigative measure for CVE-2003-0936, consider running the application with the least privileges required to limit potential damage.