CVE-2011-3478 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Symantec pcAnywhere hosts by bypassing authentication filters via a crafted TCP session.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-3478?
CVE-2011-3478 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jan 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The host-services component in Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5.x through 12.5.3, and IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), does not properly filter login and authentication data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted session on TCP port 5631.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3478?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Pcanywhere.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3478?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3478 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2011-3478 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-3478 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4r6-h5gf-6mg9.