How severe is CVE-2012-0304?

CVE-2012-0304 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0304 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0304?

CVE-2012-0304 primarily affects Symantec Liveupdate Administrator. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0304?

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

When was CVE-2012-0304 published?

CVE-2012-0304 was published on 2012-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0304

CVE-2012-0304 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Liveupdate Administrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Symantec Liveupdate Administrator
Published: 2012-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator before 2.3.1 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0304?: Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator before 2.3.1 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
How severe is CVE-2012-0304?: CVE-2012-0304 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0304 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0304?: CVE-2012-0304 primarily affects Symantec Liveupdate Administrator. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0304?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0304 published?: CVE-2012-0304 was published on 2012-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:1.5.3.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:1.5.7.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:liveupdate_administrator:2.2.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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