CVE-2011-0545: CSRF
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in adduser.do in Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator (LUA) before 2.3 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that create new administrative accounts, and possibly have unspecified other impact, via the userRole parameter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0545?
CVE-2011-0545 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized administrative access.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0545?
The fix for CVE-2011-0545 involves upgrading to Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator version 2.3 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0545?
CVE-2011-0545 is a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-0545?
Administrators using Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator versions prior to 2.3 are affected by CVE-2011-0545.
What can attackers do with CVE-2011-0545?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2011-0545 can hijack the authentication of administrators and create new administrative accounts.