CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-1970

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in Symantec pcAnywhere 10.5x and 11.x before 11.5, with 'Launch with Windows' enabled, allows local users with physical access to execute arbitrary commands via the Caller Properties feature.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with physical access can execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to privilege escalation or system compromise.

Recommendation

Upgrade to version 11.5 or later and disable the 'Launch with Windows' option if not required.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Symantec pcAnywhere 10.5x and 11.x before 11.5, with "Launch with Windows" enabled, allows local users with physical access to execute arbitrary commands via the Caller Properties feature.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS