CVE-2013-4677

Description

Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Read and Everyone: Change) for backup data files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or modify the outcome of a restore via direct access to these files.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory symantec.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20130801_00 vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/95939 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61487 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4677?
CVE-2013-4677 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-4677?
To fix CVE-2013-4677, 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-2013-4677 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-4677 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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