Symantec Enterprise Security Manager Unquoted Search Path (SYM12-020)

high Nessus Plugin ID 69803

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Synopsis

The remote Windows host has a security application installed that uses an unquoted service path.

Description

The version of Symantec Enterprise Security Manager installed on the remote host has a service that uses an unquoted search path that contains at least one whitespace. A local attacker could gain elevated privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected service.

Solution

Upgrade to Symantec Enterprise Security Manager 11.0 or apply the patch in the vendor's advisory.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 69803

File Name: symantec_enterprise_security_manager_sym12-020.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 9/6/2013

Updated: 6/12/2020

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Temporal Score: 5.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:symantec:enterprise_security_manager

Required KB Items: SMB/Services/Enumerated

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/13/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/13/2012

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-4350

BID: 56915

IAVB: 2013-B-0004

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