CVE-2012-0298
Description
The file-management scripts in the management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to (1) read or (2) delete arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
The vendor-content worker queues fetches as references arrive (check back in a few minutes). Or — if you've already worked around this in production — publish your fix to the community-verified tier.
✚ Propose a mitigation on Community → Mitigations published via the community go through AI scoring + 2 human reviewers + 7-day silent objection window before landing here withsource_tier=community-verified.
Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
symantec Web gateway 5.0.2.8 - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| symantec | web_gateway | 5.0 | |
| symantec | web_gateway | 5.0.1 | |
| symantec | web_gateway | 5.0.2 | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53442
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120517_00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75732
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53442
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120517_00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75732
CWEs
CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.