// For flags

CVE-2012-0304

 

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator before 2.3.1 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator antes de v2.3.1 utiliza permisos débiles (Todos: Control total) para el directorio de instalación, lo que permite a usuarios locales conseguir privilegios a través de un archivo de caballo de Troya.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2012-01-04 CVE Reserved
  • 2012-06-22 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-264: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Symantec
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Liveupdate Administrator
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<= 2.3.0
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Affected
Symantec
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Liveupdate Administrator
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1.5.3.21
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Affected
Symantec
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Liveupdate Administrator
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1.5.4
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Affected
Symantec
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Liveupdate Administrator
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1.5.7.19
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Symantec
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Liveupdate Administrator
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2.1.0
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Affected
Symantec
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Liveupdate Administrator
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2.1.2
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Affected
Symantec
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Liveupdate Administrator
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2.1.3
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Affected
Symantec
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Liveupdate Administrator
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2.2.1
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Affected
Symantec
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Liveupdate Administrator
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2.2.2
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Affected
Symantec
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Liveupdate Administrator
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2.2.2.9
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Affected