What is the severity of CVE-2011-3479?

CVE-2011-3479 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3479?

To fix CVE-2011-3479, ensure that product-installation files do not have world-writable permissions and apply the latest security updates from Symantec.

What versions are affected by CVE-2011-3479?

CVE-2011-3479 affects Symantec pcAnywhere versions 12.5.x and 12.6.x, specifically up to 12.6.7580.

Can local users exploit CVE-2011-3479?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2011-3479 by modifying world-writable files to gain elevated privileges.

Is CVE-2011-3479 still relevant today?

While CVE-2011-3479 is older, it remains relevant for organizations using the affected Symantec pcAnywhere versions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2011-3479

medium

6.8

CWE

264

25/1/2012

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-3479

First published: Wed Jan 25 2012(Updated: )

Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5.x through 12.5.3, and IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), uses world-writable permissions for product-installation files, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec pcAnywhere	=12.5
Symantec pcAnywhere	=12.6.7580
Symantec pcAnywhere	=12.6.65-sp1
Symantec pcAnywhere	=12.5-sp3
Symantec pcAnywhere	=12.6.65
Symantec pcAnywhere	=12.5-sp1
Symantec pcAnywhere	=12.5-sp2
Symantec pcAnywhere	=12.5.539

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3479?
CVE-2011-3479 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3479?
To fix CVE-2011-3479, ensure that product-installation files do not have world-writable permissions and apply the latest security updates from Symantec.
What versions are affected by CVE-2011-3479?
CVE-2011-3479 affects Symantec pcAnywhere versions 12.5.x and 12.6.x, specifically up to 12.6.7580.
Can local users exploit CVE-2011-3479?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2011-3479 by modifying world-writable files to gain elevated privileges.
Is CVE-2011-3479 still relevant today?
While CVE-2011-3479 is older, it remains relevant for organizations using the affected Symantec pcAnywhere versions.

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