7.2
CWE
254
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-3449

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP Afaria=7.0.6398.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Which versions of SAP Afaria are affected by CVE-2015-3449?

    CVE-2015-3449 specifically affects SAP Afaria version 7.0.6398.0.

  • Can CVE-2015-3449 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2015-3449 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the vulnerable system.

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