CVE-2006-3457

CVE-2006-3457 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec On-demand Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Symantec On-Demand Agent (SODA) before 2.5 MR2 Build 2157, and the Virtual Desktop module in Symantec On-Demand Protection (SODP) before 2.6 Build 2233, do not properly encrypt files that are subject to policy-based automatic encryption, which might allow local users to read sensitive data via an unspecified decryption method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3457?
Symantec On-Demand Agent (SODA) before 2.5 MR2 Build 2157, and the Virtual Desktop module in Symantec On-Demand Protection (SODP) before 2.6 Build 2233, do not properly encrypt files that are subject to policy-based automatic encryption, which might allow local users to read sensitive data via an unspecified decryption method.
How severe is CVE-2006-3457?
CVE-2006-3457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-3457 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3457?
CVE-2006-3457 primarily affects Symantec On-demand Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3457?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3457 published?
CVE-2006-3457 was published on 2006-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)