Description
Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5 uses weak default permissions for the "Symantec\pcAnywhere\Hosts" folder, which allows local users to gain privileges by inserting a superuser .cif (aka caller or CallerID) file into the folder, and then using a pcAnywhere client to login as a local administrator.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/21113
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2874
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440448/100/0/threaded
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://www.digitalbullets.org/?p=3
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1261
Scores
EPSS
0.0004
EPSS Percentile
13.7%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
symantec/pcanywhere
12.5
Published
Jul 24, 2006
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026