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CVE-2013-4672

7.2 · HIGH

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 has an incorrect sudoers file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a command.

Published Aug 1, 2013symantecCWE-264EPSS 1.11%

Overview

CVE-2013-4672 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec web_gateway. It was published on August 1, 2013 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. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The management console on the Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliance before 5.1.1 has an incorrect sudoers file, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update web_gateway 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
symantecweb_gateway0Affected

References

Refosvdb.org/95695Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/122556/Symantec-Web-Gateway-XSS-CSRF-SQL-Injection-Command-Injection.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/61104Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20130725_00Refwww.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20130726-0_Symantec_Web_Gateway_Multiple_Vulnerabilities_v10.txtRefosvdb.org/95695Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/122556/Symantec-Web-Gateway-XSS-CSRF-SQL-Injection-Command-Injection.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/61104Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20130725_00Refwww.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20130726-0_Symantec_Web_Gateway_Multiple_Vulnerabilities_v10.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4672?

CVE-2013-4672 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec web_gateway. It was published on August 1, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-4672?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, 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-2013-4672?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update web_gateway 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-2013-4672?

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