APP: PCAnywhere Login-Password Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Symantec pcAnywhere. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the security context of the SYSTEM user.
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
Short Name
APP:PCANYWHERE:LOGIN-PASSWD-BO
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
APP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2011-3478 Login-Password Overflow PCAnywhere bid:51592
Release Date
06/28/2012
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
3336
Port
TCP/5631
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Symantec
CVSS Score
10.0