CVE-2015-1484
First published: Wed Apr 22 2015(Updated: )
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the agent in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) 6.1 before SP8 MP2 HF7 and 7.5 before SP1 HF4, when AppMgrService.exe is configured as a service, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% directory, as demonstrated by program.exe.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Workspace Streaming | =6.1-sp8 | |
| Symantec Workspace Streaming | =7.5-sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1484?
CVE-2015-1484 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Symantec Workspace Streaming.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1484?
To fix CVE-2015-1484, update Symantec Workspace Streaming to version 6.1 SP8 MP2 HF7 or 7.5 SP1 HF4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-1484?
CVE-2015-1484 affects Symantec Workspace Streaming versions 6.1 SP8 before MP2 HF7 and 7.5 before SP1 HF4.
What impact does CVE-2015-1484 have?
CVE-2015-1484 allows local users to gain elevated privileges by exploiting the unquoted Windows search path in the application.
Is CVE-2015-1484 exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-1484 requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability, making remote exploitation unlikely.
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- version/symantec workspace streaming/7.5-sp1