Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 6.9/10
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.nessus.org/plugins/index.php?view=single&id=59193
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53903
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027182
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120615_00Vendor Advisory
- http://www.nessus.org/plugins/index.php?view=single&id=59193
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53903
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027182
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120615_00Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 22, 2012
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified