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TITLE:
Symantec System Recovery Two Denial of Service Weaknesses

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA44629

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-05-17

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DESCRIPTION:
Two weaknesses have been discovered in Symantec System Recovery,
which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS
(Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA44524

The weaknesses are confirmed in version 2011 10.0.0.39952 (reported
in version 8.5). Other versions may also be affected.

SOLUTION:
Restrict access to trusted users only.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Stefan LE BERRE (Heurs).

OTHER REFERENCES:
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http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/

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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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EXPLOIT:
Further details available in Customer Area:
http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/

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