CVE-2014-7286
CVE-2014-7286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Deployment Solution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Symantec Deployment Solution
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in AClient in Symantec Deployment Solution 6.9 and earlier on Windows XP and Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-7286?
- Buffer overflow in AClient in Symantec Deployment Solution 6.9 and earlier on Windows XP and Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2014-7286?
- CVE-2014-7286 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-7286 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-7286?
- CVE-2014-7286 affects Symantec Deployment Solution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-7286?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-7286 published?
- CVE-2014-7286 was published on 2014-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71727
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031421
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20141219_00
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:deployment_solution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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