CVE-2015-1484
CVE-2015-1484 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Workspace Streaming 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Workspace Streaming
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the agent in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) 6.1 before SP8 MP2 HF7 and 7.5 before SP1 HF4, when AppMgrService.exe is configured as a service, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% directory, as demonstrated by program.exe.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-1484?
- Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in the agent in Symantec Workspace Streaming (SWS) 6.1 before SP8 MP2 HF7 and 7.5 before SP1 HF4, when AppMgrService.exe is configured as a service, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% directory, as demonstrated by program.exe.
- How severe is CVE-2015-1484?
- CVE-2015-1484 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-1484 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-1484?
- CVE-2015-1484 primarily affects Symantec Workspace Streaming. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-1484?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-1484 published?
- CVE-2015-1484 was published on 2015-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73925
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032133
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150410_00
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:workspace_streaming:6.1:sp8:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:workspace_streaming:7.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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