CVE-2013-1610: Medium severity symantec encryption desktop vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2013
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Updated

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in RDDService in Symantec PGP Desktop 10.0.x through 10.2.x and Symantec Encryption Desktop 10.3.0 before MP3 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse application in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% top-level directory.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Symantec Encryption Desktop=10.3.0
Symantec PGP Desktop=10.0.0
Symantec PGP Desktop=10.0.1
Symantec PGP Desktop=10.0.2
Symantec PGP Desktop=10.0.3
Symantec PGP Desktop=10.1.0
Symantec PGP Desktop=10.1.1
Symantec PGP Desktop=10.1.2
Symantec PGP Desktop=10.2.0
Symantec PGP Desktop=10.2.1
Symantec PGP Desktop=10.2.2

Event History

Aug 4, 2013
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-2013-1610?

CVE-2013-1610 has been categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1610?

To mitigate CVE-2013-1610, users should update to the latest version of Symantec Encryption Desktop or PGP Desktop that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2013-1610?

CVE-2013-1610 affects Symantec PGP Desktop versions 10.0.x to 10.2.x and Symantec Encryption Desktop version 10.3.0 before MP3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1610?

CVE-2013-1610 is an unquoted Windows search path vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

5

Is CVE-2013-1610 a local or remote exploit?

CVE-2013-1610 is a local exploit, meaning it requires local access to the affected system to be successfully executed.

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