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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.802884
Category:Buffer overflow
Title:Symantec pcAnywhere 'awhost32' RCE Vulnerability
Summary:Symantec pcAnywhere is prone to a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability.
Description:Summary:
Symantec pcAnywhere is prone to a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability.

Vulnerability Insight:
The host services component 'awhost32' fails to filter crafted long
login and authentication data sent on TCP port 5631, which could be
exploited by remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow condition.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to cause buffer overflow
condition or execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition.

Affected Software/OS:
Symantec pcAnywhere version 12.5.x through 12.5.3

Symantec pcAnywhere Solution shipped with Altiris IT Management Suite 7.0 (12.5.x)

Symantec pcAnywhere Solution shipped with Altiris IT Management Suite 7.1 (12.6.x)

Solution:
Upgrade to Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 SP4 or pcAnywhere Solution 12.6.7
or Apply Symantec hotfix TECH182142.

CVSS Score:
10.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2011-3478
BugTraq ID: 51592
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51592
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38599/
http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/78532
http://secunia.com/advisories/48092
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2011-3479
BugTraq ID: 51593
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51593
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2012-0292
BugTraq ID: 52094
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52094
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18493/
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2012-0291
BugTraq ID: 51965
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51965
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2012 Greenbone AG

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