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CVE-2006-3072

First published: Mon Jun 19 2006(Updated: )

M4 Macro Library in Symantec Security Information Manager before 4.0.2.29 HOTFIX 1 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted "rule definitions", which produces dangerous Java code during M4 transformation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.1
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.2
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.3
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.4
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.5
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.6
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.7
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.8
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.9
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.10
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.11
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.12
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.13
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.14
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.15
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.16
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.17
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.18
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.19
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.20
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.21
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.22
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.23
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.24
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.25
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.26
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.27
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.28
Symantec Security Information Manager Appliance=4.0.2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3072?

    CVE-2006-3072 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3072?

    To fix CVE-2006-3072, upgrade to Symantec Security Information Manager version 4.0.2.29 HOTFIX 1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-3072?

    CVE-2006-3072 affects local users of Symantec Security Information Manager versions prior to 4.0.2.29 HOTFIX 1.

  • What type of attacks can CVE-2006-3072 facilitate?

    CVE-2006-3072 can facilitate local attacks that execute arbitrary commands on the system.

  • What product does CVE-2006-3072 involve?

    CVE-2006-3072 involves the M4 Macro Library in various versions of Symantec Security Information Manager.

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