What is the severity of CVE-2013-4673?

CVE-2013-4673 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4673?

To fix CVE-2013-4673, upgrade the Symantec Web Gateway appliance to version 5.1.1 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-4673?

CVE-2013-4673 affects Symantec Web Gateway versions prior to 5.1.1 and specific appliance models.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2013-4673?

CVE-2013-4673 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via improper RADIUS authentication.

Is CVE-2013-4673 exploitable over the internet?

Yes, CVE-2013-4673 can be exploited by remote attackers if they have access to the management console.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-4673

medium

5.8

CWE

31/7/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-4673: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jul 31 2013(Updated: )

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 does not properly implement RADIUS authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging access to the login prompt.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4673?
CVE-2013-4673 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4673?
To fix CVE-2013-4673, upgrade the Symantec Web Gateway appliance to version 5.1.1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-4673?
CVE-2013-4673 affects Symantec Web Gateway versions prior to 5.1.1 and specific appliance models.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2013-4673?
CVE-2013-4673 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via improper RADIUS authentication.
Is CVE-2013-4673 exploitable over the internet?
Yes, CVE-2013-4673 can be exploited by remote attackers if they have access to the management console.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4673?
CVE-2013-4673 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4673?
To fix CVE-2013-4673, upgrade the Symantec Web Gateway appliance to version 5.1.1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-4673?
CVE-2013-4673 affects Symantec Web Gateway versions prior to 5.1.1 and specific appliance models.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2013-4673?
CVE-2013-4673 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via improper RADIUS authentication.
Is CVE-2013-4673 exploitable over the internet?
Yes, CVE-2013-4673 can be exploited by remote attackers if they have access to the management console.