CVE-2013-4679: symantec workspace_virtualization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2013-4679 is a medium (CVSS 6.6) vulnerability in symantec workspace_virtualization. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 04-08-2013
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 17-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Symantec Workspace Virtualization before 6.x before 6.4.1953.0, when a virtual application layer is configured, allows local users to gain privileges via an application that performs crafted interaction with the operating system.

• CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.