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CVE-2014-3440

9.0 · HIGH

The Agent Control Interface in the management server in Symantec Critical System Protection (SCSP) 5.2.9 before MP6 and Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced (SDCS:SA) 6.0.x before 6.0 MP1…

Published Jan 21, 2015broadcomCWE-20EPSS 3.31%

Overview

CVE-2014-3440 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom symantec_critical_system_protection. It was published on January 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Agent Control Interface in the management server in Symantec Critical System Protection (SCSP) 5.2.9 before MP6 and Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced (SDCS:SA) 6.0.x before 6.0 MP1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging client-system access to upload a log file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update symantec_critical_system_protection 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

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References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/May/39Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72091Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150119_00Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/May/39Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72091Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150119_00

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3440?

CVE-2014-3440 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom symantec_critical_system_protection. It was published on January 21, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-3440?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-3440?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update symantec_critical_system_protection 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-2014-3440?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-3440 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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