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CVE-2014-1649

7.9 · HIGH

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.

Published May 16, 2014symantecCWE-264EPSS 42.31%

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
symantecworkspace_streaming0Affected

References

Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/33521Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/67189Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140512_00Refzerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-127/Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/33521Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/67189Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20140512_00Refzerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-127/

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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?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-1649?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-1649 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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