CVE-2015-3449: High severity sap afaria vulnerability
Published Jul 16, 2015
·Updated
The Windows client in SAP Afaria 7.0.6398.0 uses weak permissions (Everyone: read and Everyone: write) for the install folder, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse XeService.exe file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SAP Afaria=7.0.6398.0
Event History
Jul 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3449?
CVE-2015-3449 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to weak permissions in the SAP Afaria client.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-3449?
To fix CVE-2015-3449, modify the folder permissions of the SAP Afaria installation directory to restrict read and write access.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2015-3449?
The impact of CVE-2015-3449 is that local users can exploit weak file permissions to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
4
Which versions of SAP Afaria are affected by CVE-2015-3449?
CVE-2015-3449 specifically affects SAP Afaria version 7.0.6398.0.
5
Can CVE-2015-3449 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2015-3449 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the vulnerable system.