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CVE-2013-1609

7.8 · HIGH

Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in the (1) File Collector and (2) File PlaceHolder services in Symantec Enterprise Vault (EV) for File System Archiving before 9.0.4 and 10.x b…

Published Mar 26, 2013symantecCWE-428EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2013-1609 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec enterprise_vault_for_file_system_archiving. It was published on March 26, 2013 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in the (1) File Collector and (2) File PlaceHolder services in Symantec Enterprise Vault (EV) for File System Archiving before 9.0.4 and 10.x before 10.0.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.

Remediation

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
symantecenterprise_vault_for_file_system_archiving0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1609?

CVE-2013-1609 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec enterprise_vault_for_file_system_archiving. It was published on March 26, 2013 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-1609?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-1609?

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