Symantec Endpoint Protection Validation Flaw in 'fw_charts.php' Lets Remote Users Overwrite Files and Execute Arbitrary Code
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1024900 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1024900
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2010-0114
(Links to External Site)
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Date: Dec 16 2010
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via network, Modification of system information, Modification of user information, User access via network
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): prior to 11 RU6 MP1
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in Symantec Endpoint Protection. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
A remote user can send specially crafted data to cause 'fw_charts.php' to overwrite arbitrary files on the target system that can be subsequently executed.
The remote user must be on a system that has both the Symantec Endpoint (SEP) client and that is authenticated to the target SEP server.
The vendor was notified on April 6, 2010.
Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod reported this vulnerability via TippingPoint's Zero Day Initiative.
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Impact:
A remote user can overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
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Solution:
The vendor has issued a fix (11 RU6 MP1).
The vendor's advisory is available at:
http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2010&suid=20101215_00
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Vendor URL: www.symantec.com/business/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2010&suid=20101215_00 (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Authentication error, Input validation error
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Underlying OS:
Windows (Any)
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Message History:
None.
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