CVE-2011-0688

Intel Alert Management System (aka AMS or AMS2), as used in Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition (SAVCE) 10.x before 10.1 MR10, Symantec System Center (SSC)…

published January 31, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ With a simple crafted message, an attacker could send commands straight to your Symantec systems! Think of it like a mischievous prank caller who tricks the receptionist into executing actions by just saying the right words—no one checks if the request is valid! This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on your systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete control over the affected machines. It’s a nightmare scenario that could paralyze operations and expose sensitive information!

Put simply

Think of it like a mischievous prank caller who tricks the receptionist into executing actions by just saying the right words—no one checks if the request is valid! The flaw in the Intel Alert Management System (AMS) allows attackers to exploit TCP messaging weaknesses to run any command they choose, bypassing normal security checks and authentication mechanisms.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on your systems, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete control over the affected machines. It’s a nightmare scenario that could paralyze operations and expose sensitive information! Ensure that you're running versions of Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition (SAVCE) 10.x updated to at least 10.1 MR10, along with the latest patches for System Center and Quarantine Server. Regularly monitor and assess your security configurations to prevent unauthorized access. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can protect your systems and keep those prank callers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03958 · 90.4th percentile
Published
2011-01-31T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 JAN 20:00Z
    Intel Alert Management System (aka AMS or AMS2), as used in Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition (SAVCE) 10.x before 10.1 MR10, Symantec System Center (SSC)…
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