CVE-2011-0688: Critical severity symantec antivirus vulnerability

Published Jan 31, 2011
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Updated

Intel Alert Management System (aka AMS or AMS2), as used in Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition (SAVCE) 10.x before 10.1 MR10, Symantec System Center (SSC) 10.x, and Symantec Quarantine Server 3.5 and 3.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted messages over TCP, as discovered by Junaid Bohio, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0110 and CVE-2010-0111. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

39 affected components
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.6.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.7
Symantec AntiVirus=10.2-mr3
Symantec AntiVirus=10.2
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1-mr6
Symantec AntiVirus=10.2-mr2
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.6
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.6
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0-mr2
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1-mr4
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.5
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.4.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.2
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1-mr7
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.9
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.7
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.8
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.5
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.4
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.0.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.8
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.9
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.1.2
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.2.2
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0-mr1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.3
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1-mp1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.5.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1.4
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.1.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.0.2.1
Symantec AntiVirus=10.1-mr5
Symantec System Center=10.0
Symantec System Center=10.1
Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server=3.6
Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server=3.5

Event History

Jan 31, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0688?

CVE-2011-0688 has been classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0688?

To fix CVE-2011-0688, apply the latest updates and patches provided for Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition and related software.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2011-0688?

CVE-2011-0688 affects Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition versions 10.x before 10.1 MR10, Symantec System Center 10.x, and Symantec Quarantine Server 3.5 and 3.6.

4

Can CVE-2011-0688 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-0688 can be exploited remotely through crafted messages sent over TCP.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-0688?

The potential impacts of CVE-2011-0688 include unauthorized remote command execution and potential compromise of the affected system.

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