CVE-2006-3457
First published: Sat Aug 05 2006(Updated: )
Symantec On-Demand Agent (SODA) before 2.5 MR2 Build 2157, and the Virtual Desktop module in Symantec On-Demand Protection (SODP) before 2.6 Build 2233, do not properly encrypt files that are subject to policy-based automatic encryption, which might allow local users to read sensitive data via an unspecified decryption method.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec On-Demand Protection | <=2.6_build_2232 | |
| Symantec On-Demand Agent | <=2.5_mr2_build_2156 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.08.01a.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016619
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21280
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19248
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3097
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28181
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/441850/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3457?
CVE-2006-3457 has a medium severity due to improper encryption of sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3457?
To fix CVE-2006-3457, update Symantec On-Demand Agent to version 2.5 MR2 Build 2157 or later, and Symantec On-Demand Protection to version 2.6 Build 2233 or later.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2006-3457?
CVE-2006-3457 affects Symantec On-Demand Agent versions prior to 2.5 MR2 Build 2157 and Symantec On-Demand Protection versions prior to 2.6 Build 2233.
Can local users exploit CVE-2006-3457?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2006-3457 to read sensitive data due to improper file encryption.
Is CVE-2006-3457 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2006-3457 is a known vulnerability that has been documented and addressed by security updates.
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