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CVE-2013-1609: Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in the (1) File Collector and (2) File PlaceHolder se...

Multiple unquoted Windows search path vulnerabilities in the (1) File Collector and (2) File PlaceHolder services in Symantec Enterprise Vault (EV) for File System Archiving before 9.0.4 and 10.x before 10.0.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Symantec Enterprise Vault for File System Archiving had Windows service path weaknesses in its File Collector and File PlaceHolder services. A local low-privileged user could potentially gain higher privileges by placing a malicious program where Windows might load it. This is not described as remotely exploitable from the internet, but it is serious on affected servers. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running affected Symantec Enterprise Vault File System Archiving servers. Risk is higher where local users, service accounts, or compromised processes can write to directories Windows may search for service executables. The source bundle’s structured affected-product fields are incomplete, so confirm against vendor records. Treat as a high-priority hygiene fix for any remaining legacy Enterprise Vault servers. It is local, not internet-remote, but successful exploitation could give an attacker full control of an affected Windows server after initial access. Mitigation focus: Identify Enterprise Vault File System Archiving servers and installed versions.; Upgrade affected deployments to 9.0.4, 10.0.1, or later vendor-fixed releases.; Review the Symantec advisory for supported upgrade guidance and prerequisites..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
2ADP providers
1Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2013-1609Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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CVECVE Program Container
CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
cvssV3_1other:ssvc

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Affected products

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n/an/an/aListed
Weakness

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Unquoted Search Path or Element

Unquoted Search Path or Element represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.