Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-0304
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator before 2.3.1 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
Products affected by CVE-2012-0304
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:1.5.7.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:1.5.3.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-0304
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 10 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-0304
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
|
10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-0304
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-0304
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http://www.nessus.org/plugins/index.php?view=single&id=59193
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator Insecure Permissions Local Privilege Escalation (credentialed check) | Tenable®
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027182
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120615_00
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator 2.3 Insecure File PermissionsVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53903
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator Insecure File Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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