CVE-2013-1612 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.9 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager management console.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-1612?

CVE-2013-1612 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jun 2013. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in secars.dll in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1.x before 12.1.3, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Center (SPC) Small Business Edition 12.0.x, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1612?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Symantec Endpoint Protection Center, Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1612?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1612 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2013-1612 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1612 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f29q-g5f7-h3m7.

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