How severe is CVE-2011-3479?

CVE-2011-3479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-3479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3479?

CVE-2011-3479 primarily affects Symantec Pcanywhere. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3479?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-3479 published?

CVE-2011-3479 was published on 2012-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3479

CVE-2011-3479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Pcanywhere with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Pcanywhere
Published: 2012-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5.x through 12.5.3, and IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), uses world-writable permissions for product-installation files, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3479?: Symantec pcAnywhere 12.5.x through 12.5.3, and IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), uses world-writable permissions for product-installation files, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying a file.
How severe is CVE-2011-3479?: CVE-2011-3479 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3479?: CVE-2011-3479 primarily affects Symantec Pcanywhere. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3479 published?: CVE-2011-3479 was published on 2012-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:12.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:12.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:12.5:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:12.5.539:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:12.6.65:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:12.6.65:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:12.6.7580:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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