CVE-2014-7288

9.0 · HIGH

Published Feb 1, 2015 symantec CWE-264 EPSS 8.12% (94th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Overview

CVE-2014-7288 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec encryption_management_server. It was published on February 1, 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

Symantec PGP Universal Server and Encryption Management Server before 3.3.2 MP7 allow remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary shell commands via a crafted command line in a database-backup restore action.

Remediation

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

References

Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35949 Ref www.osvdb.org/117766 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/72308 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id/1031673 Ref www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150129_00 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100763 Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35949 Ref www.osvdb.org/117766 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/72308 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id/1031673

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7288?

CVE-2014-7288 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec encryption_management_server. It was published on February 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-7288?

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-2014-7288?

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