CVE-2006-3786: Low severity symantec pcanywhere vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2006

Updated

Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 uses weak integrity protection for .cif (aka caller or CallerID) files, which allows local users to generate a custom .cif file and modify the superuser flag.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Symantec pcAnywhere=12.5

Event History

Jul 21, 2006

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3786?

CVE-2006-3786 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit weak integrity protection.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3786?

To fix CVE-2006-3786, update to a version of Symantec pcAnywhere that does not use weak integrity protection for .cif files.

Who is affected by CVE-2006-3786?

CVE-2006-3786 specifically affects users of Symantec pcAnywhere version 12.5.

What impact does CVE-2006-3786 have on the system?

CVE-2006-3786 can allow local users to create custom .cif files and modify the superuser flag, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3786?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2006-3786 other than applying the appropriate software update.