CVE-2006-3784

Description

Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 uses weak default permissions for the "Symantec\pcAnywhere\Hosts" folder, which allows local users to gain privileges by inserting a superuser .cif (aka caller or CallerID) file into the folder, and then using a pcAnywhere client to login as a local administrator.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/21113	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2874	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440448/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.digitalbullets.org/?p=3
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1261	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3784?: CVE-2006-3784 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3784?: To fix CVE-2006-3784, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-3784 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-3784 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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