CVE-2012-0290: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-0290: Symantec pcAnywhere through 12.5.3, Altiris IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7....

Symantec pcAnywhere through 12.5.3, Altiris IT Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), Altiris Client Management Suite pcAnywhere Solution 7.0 (aka 12.5.x) and 7.1 (aka 12.6.x), and Altiris Deployment Solution Remote pcAnywhere Solution 7.1 (aka 12.5.x and 12.6.x) do not properly handle the client state after abnormal termination of a remote session, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to the client by leveraging an "open client session."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 18:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects older Symantec pcAnywhere and Altiris pcAnywhere remote-access products. After a remote session ends abnormally, the client may remain in a state that lets a remote attacker gain access through an open session. For organizations still running these legacy tools, the concern is unauthorized remote control or access to managed systems. Exposure is most likely where legacy pcAnywhere or Altiris pcAnywhere Solution deployments remain installed, especially on systems reachable by untrusted networks. The supplied affected-product data is broad but version detail is limited to the CVE description. Treat this as a legacy remote-access risk. Prioritize finding and retiring or remediating affected pcAnywhere deployments because successful abuse could provide unauthorized access to managed systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for affected pcAnywhere and Altiris pcAnywhere Solution versions.; Review Symantec advisory guidance for vendor-supported fixes or workarounds.; Disable or remove legacy pcAnywhere where business use no longer exists..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 6, 2012, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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pcanywhere-unauth-access(72996)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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