CVE-2014-1649

7.9 · HIGH

Published May 16, 2014 symantec CWE-264 EPSS 42.31% (99th pctl) AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-1649 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec workspace_streaming. It was published on May 16, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The server in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) before 7.5.0.749 allows remote attackers to access files and functionality by sending a crafted XMLRPC request over HTTPS.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update workspace_streaming 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	workspace_streaming	0	Affected

References

Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33521 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/67189 Ref www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140512_00 Ref zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-127/ Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33521 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/67189 Ref www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140512_00 Ref zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-127/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1649?

CVE-2014-1649 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec workspace_streaming. It was published on May 16, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-1649?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.9, 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-2014-1649?

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