Symantec PGP Desktop up to 10.1.1 Encryption memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Symantec PGP Desktop up to 10.1.1. This impacts an unknown function of the component Encryption. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-6533. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Symantec PGP Desktop up to 10.1.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Encryption. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was shared 02/18/2013 by Nikita Tarakanov (Website). The advisory is shared at symantec.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-6533 since 02/17/2013. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 64853 (Symantec Encryption Desktop Local Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 10.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (82063), Exploit-DB (38299), Tenable (64853), SecurityFocus (BID 57835†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38548†). The entry VDB-7242 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 64853
Nessus Name: Symantec Encryption Desktop Local Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PGP Desktop 10.1.2

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02/25/2012 🔍
12/25/2012 +304 days 🔍
02/17/2013 +54 days 🔍
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02/26/2013 +8 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +756 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: symantec.com

Advisory: symantec.com
Researcher: Nikita Tarakanov
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-6533 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6533
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-63589

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X-Force: 82063
SecurityFocus: 57835 - Symantec Encryption Desktop CVE-2012-6533 Local Buffer Overflow Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 38548 - Symantec PGP Desktop\\Encryption Desktop on Windows Buffer Overflow Allows Local Privilege Escalation, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/24/2015 12:22 PM
Updated: 08/16/2025 07:58 AM
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 PM (65), 04/25/2017 11:11 AM (8), 12/29/2021 12:30 PM (3), 08/16/2025 07:58 AM (17)
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