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CVE-2007-2279

9.3 · HIGH

The Scheduler Service (VxSchedService.exe) in Symantec Storage Foundation for Windows 5.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via certain requests to the ser…

Published Jun 4, 2007symantecCWE-264EPSS 5.82%

Overview

CVE-2007-2279 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec veritas_storage_foundation. It was published on June 4, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Scheduler Service (VxSchedService.exe) in Symantec Storage Foundation for Windows 5.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via certain requests to the service socket that create (1) PreScript or (2) PostScript registry values under Veritas\VxSvc\CurrentVersion\Schedules specifying future command execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update veritas_storage_foundation 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

Refosvdb.org/36104Refsecunia.com/advisories/25537Refseer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/288627.htmRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470562/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24194Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1018188Refwww.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2007.06.01.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2035Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34680Refosvdb.org/36104

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2279?

CVE-2007-2279 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec veritas_storage_foundation. It was published on June 4, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-2279?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-2279?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update veritas_storage_foundation 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-2007-2279?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-2279 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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