CVE-2017-13674

Description

Symantec ProxyClient 3.4 for Windows is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious local Windows user can, under certain circumstances, exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges on the system and execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.09%

Vendor Advisory symantec.com

Affected: Symantec Corporation ProxyClient

References

Link	Tags
https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/SA152	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100554	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13674?: CVE-2017-13674 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-13674?: To fix CVE-2017-13674, 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-2017-13674 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-13674 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-13674?: CVE-2017-13674 affects Symantec Corporation ProxyClient.

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