CVE-2012-6533

Description

Buffer overflow in pgpwded.sys in Symantec PGP Desktop 10.x and Encryption Desktop 10.3.0 before MP1 on Windows XP and Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory symantec.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57835 vdb entry
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2013&suid=20130213_00 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-6533?
CVE-2012-6533 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-6533?
To fix CVE-2012-6533, 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-2012-6533 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-6533 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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