CVE-2012-6533: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-6533: Buffer overflow in pgpwded.sys in Symantec PGP Desktop 10.x and Encryption Desktop 10.3.0 before MP1 on Win...

Buffer overflow in pgpwded.sys in Symantec PGP Desktop 10.x and Encryption Desktop 10.3.0 before MP1 on Windows XP and Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old local privilege escalation flaw in Symantec PGP/Encryption Desktop on legacy Windows systems. An attacker already able to run code locally could abuse the vulnerable driver to gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy endpoints or servers still running Windows XP or Server 2003 with the listed Symantec encryption products installed. Modern systems are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat as high priority only where legacy Symantec-encrypted XP or Server 2003 systems remain in production. The business risk is privilege escalation on already-accessible hosts, not internet-scale remote compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows XP and Server 2003 systems for affected Symantec products.; Upgrade Encryption Desktop 10.3.0 to MP1 or later where vendor guidance supports it.; Check Symantec/Broadcom guidance for supported remediation paths..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 11:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 18, 2013, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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