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Symantec.Web.Gateway.pbcontrol.php.Remote.Command.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a remote Command Execution vulnerability in Symantec Web Gateway.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious "URI". It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request URI.

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Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.1
Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.3

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the latest update from the vendor.
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120720_00

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

References

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120720_00 http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20088/
ID 32716
Created Aug 28, 2012
Updated May 02, 2022
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2012-2953
Exploit Prediction Score 96.27%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows, Linux
Affected App Other