CVE-2007-2361
First published: Mon Apr 30 2007(Updated: )
Symantec Norton Ghost, Norton Save & Recovery, LiveState Recovery, and BackupExec System Recovery before 20070426, when remote backups of restore points images are configured, uses weak permissions (world readable) for a configuration file with network share credentials, which allows local users to obtain the credentials by reading the file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery | =6.5 | |
| Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery | =6.52 | |
| Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery | =6.52a | |
| Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery | =6.53 | |
| Symantec System Recovery | =6.0 | |
| Symantec System Recovery | =6.01 | |
| Symantec System Recovery | =6.02 | |
| Ghost | =10.0 | |
| Ghost | =10.0 | |
| Ghost | =10.0 | |
| Ghost | =10.01 | |
| Symantec Norton Save and Recovery | =1.01 | |
| Symantec Norton Save and Recovery | =1.01b | |
| Symantec Norton Save and Recovery | =11.0 | |
| Symantec Norton Save and Recovery | =11.01 | |
| Symantec Norton Save and Recovery | =11.01b |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=520
- http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.04.26.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017971
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25013
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1552
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33929
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2361?
CVE-2007-2361 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation leading to unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2361?
To fix CVE-2007-2361, change the permissions of the configuration file to restrict access from unauthorized users.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2361?
CVE-2007-2361 affects various versions of Symantec products like Norton Ghost, Norton Save & Recovery, LiveState Recovery, and BackupExec System Recovery.
Can CVE-2007-2361 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-2361 primarily allows local users to exploit the vulnerability, not through remote access.
What are the implications of CVE-2007-2361 for data security?
The implications of CVE-2007-2361 include the risk of exposing sensitive network share credentials to unauthorized local users.
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