CVE-2012-0304medium
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Description
Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator before 2.3.1 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
References
http://www.nessus.org/plugins/index.php?view=single&id=59193
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53903
Vulnerable Software
Configuration 1
OR
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:1.5.3.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:1.5.7.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to 2.3.0 (inclusive)
Tenable Plugins
| ID | Name | Product | Family | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59757 | Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator < 2.3.2 Privilege Escalation (SYM12-009) | Nessus | CGI abuses | medium |
| 59193 | Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator Insecure Permissions Local Privilege Escalation (credentialed check) | Nessus | Windows | medium |