APP: Symantec PcAnywhere Host Services Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Symantec PcAnywhere. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
pcAnywhere is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. This may facilitate a complete compromise of the affected computer. pcAnywhere 12.5 versions are affected; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Symantec pcanywhere
References
BugTraq: 51592
CVE: CVE-2011-3478
URL: http://www.symantec.com/norton/symantec-pcanywhere http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120124_00 http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH179526 http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/zdi-12-018/
Short Name
APP:PCANYWHERE:HOST-SERVICES
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
APP
Keywords
CVE-2011-3478 Code Execution Host PcAnywhere Remote Services Symantec bid:51592
Release Date
07/16/2012
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3658
Port
TCP/5631
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Symantec
CVSS Score
10.0