CVE-2011-3477
5.5 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2011-3477 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec backup_exec_system_recovery. It was published on February 19, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
GEAR Software CD DVD Filter driver (aka GEARAspiWDM.sys), as used in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8.5 and BESR 2010, Symantec System Recovery 2011, Norton 360, and Norton Ghost, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update backup_exec_system_recovery 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| symantec | norton_ghost | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-3477?
CVE-2011-3477 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting symantec backup_exec_system_recovery. It was published on February 19, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2011-3477?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-3477?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update backup_exec_system_recovery 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.
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