CVE-2013-4672
First published: Wed Jul 31 2013(Updated: )
The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 has an incorrect sudoers file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a command.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Web Gateway | <=5.1 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =5.0 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =5.0.1 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =5.0.2 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =5.0.3 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway | =5.0.3.18 | |
| Symantec Web Gateway Appliance 8450 | ||
| Symantec Web Gateway Appliance 8490 |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/95695
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/122556/Symantec-Web-Gateway-XSS-CSRF-SQL-Injection-Command-Injection.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61104
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20130725_00
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20130726-0_Symantec_Web_Gateway_Multiple_Vulnerabilities_v10.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4672?
CVE-2013-4672 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4672?
To fix CVE-2013-4672, update the Symantec Web Gateway to version 5.1.1 or later.
What versions of Symantec Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2013-4672?
CVE-2013-4672 affects Symantec Web Gateway versions prior to 5.1.1, including 5.0 and its subversions.
Can CVE-2013-4672 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2013-4672 could potentially lead to data breaches by allowing local users to bypass access restrictions.
Who is impacted by CVE-2013-4672?
Organizations using affected versions of Symantec Web Gateway are at risk due to the vulnerability in the management console.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/symantec
- canonical/symantec web gateway
- version/symantec web gateway/5.1
- version/symantec web gateway/5.0
- version/symantec web gateway/5.0.1
- version/symantec web gateway/5.0.2
- version/symantec web gateway/5.0.3
- version/symantec web gateway/5.0.3.18
- canonical/symantec web gateway appliance 8450
- canonical/symantec web gateway appliance 8490