CVE-2013-4679
CVE-2013-4679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Workspace Virtualization with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Symantec Workspace Virtualization
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- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-4679?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2013-4679?
- CVE-2013-4679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2013-4679 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-4679?
- CVE-2013-4679 affects Symantec Workspace Virtualization. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-4679?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-4679 published?
- CVE-2013-4679 was published on 2013-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61349
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20130801_02
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:workspace_virtualization:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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