CVE-2014-1644
First published: Sat Mar 29 2014(Updated: )
The forgotten-password feature in forcepasswd.do in the management GUI in Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator (LUA) 2.x before 2.3.2.110 allows remote attackers to reset arbitrary passwords by providing the e-mail address associated with a user account.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator | <=2.3.2 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator | =2.1.0 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator | =2.1.2 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator | =2.1.3 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator | =2.2.1 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator | =2.2.2 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator | =2.2.2.9 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator | =2.3.0 | |
| Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator | =2.3.1 | |
| <=2.3.2 | ||
| =2.1.0 | ||
| =2.1.2 | ||
| =2.1.3 | ||
| =2.2.1 | ||
| =2.2.2 | ||
| =2.2.2.9 | ||
| =2.3.0 | ||
| =2.3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0172.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66399
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140327_00
- https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20140328-0_Symantec_LiveUpdate_Administrator_Multiple_vulnerabilities_wo_poc_v10.txt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1644?
CVE-2014-1644 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on user account security.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1644?
To fix CVE-2014-1644, upgrade Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator to version 2.3.2 or later.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2014-1644?
CVE-2014-1644 affects Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator versions 2.x prior to 2.3.2.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-1644?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2014-1644 to reset arbitrary user passwords through the forgotten-password feature.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2014-1644?
Currently, there are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2014-1644 other than upgrading to the patched version.
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