CVE-2017-13674

7.8 HIGH

Published: September 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Symantec ProxyClient 3.4 for Windows is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious local Windows user can, under certain circumstances, exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges on the system and execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100554

Source: secure@symantec.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/SA152

Source: secure@symantec.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100554

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/SA152

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

35th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

symantec