CVE-2007-2619: Medium severity Symantec pcAnywhere vulnerability

Published May 11, 2007
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Updated

Symantec pcAnywhere 11.5.x and 12.0.x retains unencrypted login credentials for the most recent login within process memory, which allows local administrators to obtain the credentials by reading process memory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3785.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Symantec pcAnywhere=11.5
Symantec pcAnywhere=12.0
Symantec pcAnywhere=11.5.1

Event History

May 11, 2007
CVE Published
04:19 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2619?

CVE-2007-2619 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive login credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-2619?

To fix CVE-2007-2619, users should upgrade to a version of Symantec pcAnywhere that is not affected, such as any version beyond 12.0.x.

3

What are the impacts of CVE-2007-2619?

CVE-2007-2619 allows local administrators to read process memory and obtain unencrypted login credentials, leading to unauthorized access.

4

Which versions of Symantec pcAnywhere are affected by CVE-2007-2619?

Symantec pcAnywhere versions 11.5.x and 12.0.x are affected by CVE-2007-2619.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-2619 if immediate upgrading is not possible?

Disabling remote access features may help mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2007-2619 if an immediate upgrade cannot be performed.

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