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CVE-2006-3784

7.2 · HIGH

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)…

Published Jul 24, 2006symantecEPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2006-3784 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec pcanywhere. It was published on July 24, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update pcanywhere to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/21113Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1261Refwww.digitalbullets.org/?p=3Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440448/100/0/threadedRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2874Refsecunia.com/advisories/21113Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1261Refwww.digitalbullets.org/?p=3Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440448/100/0/threadedRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2874

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3784?

CVE-2006-3784 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec pcanywhere. It was published on July 24, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-3784?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-3784?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update pcanywhere to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-3784?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3784 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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