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PGP Desktop PGPserv Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary Checks version of PGP Desktop Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote Windows host has an application that is affected by a privilege escalation issue. Description : The version of PGP Desktop installed on the remote host reportedly can permit a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the affected host with LOCAL SYSTEM rights. The issue arises because the software operates a service named 'PGPServ' or 'PGPsdkServ' that exposes a named pipe that fails to validate the object data passed to it. See also : http://www.nessus.org/u?eaff6760 http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/458137/30/0/threaded Solution : Upgrade to PGP Desktop version 9.5.2 or later, as the change log suggests the issue has been addressed in that version. Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4.8 (AV:R/AC:H/Au:R/C:C/I:C/A:C/B:N) Networks Security ID: 22247 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2007 Tenable Network Security

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