CVE-2024-23613CWE-119

Symantec Deployment Solution Remote Code Execution

Critical · published January 25, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky buffer overflow in Symantec Deployment Solution 7.9 can grant an attacker full SYSTEM access — no login required! 🔥 Think of it as a sneaky delivery driver who slips in an extra large package that overflows the storage locker, causing the whole system to mismanage its contents. Just like that, an attacker can exploit this overflow to take complete control of the server. If exploited, a remote, anonymous attacker could execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially wreaking havoc on your network. This could lead to data breaches, manipulation of system settings, or even complete takeover of sensitive systems — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky delivery driver who slips in an extra large package that overflows the storage locker, causing the whole system to mismanage its contents. Just like that, an attacker can exploit this overflow to take complete control of the server. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of UpdateComputer tokens, allowing attackers to overflow the buffer and execute malicious code remotely, bypassing normal authentication methods.

What to do

If exploited, a remote, anonymous attacker could execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially wreaking havoc on your network. This could lead to data breaches, manipulation of system settings, or even complete takeover of sensitive systems — absolutely devastating! Immediate action is needed! Patch your Symantec Deployment Solution to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability. Ensure to also review your network security policies and access controls to mitigate any potential risks. You've got this! Fix the vulnerability and secure your systems in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01840 · 78.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-119 · Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Published
2024-01-25T23:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JAN 23:32Z
    Symantec Deployment Solution Remote Code Execution
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