# CVE-2011-3477: GEAR Software CD DVD Filter driver (aka GEARAspiWDM.sys), as used in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8.5 and BESR 2010, Symantec System

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-02-19 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

GEAR Software CD DVD Filter driver (aka GEARAspiWDM.sys), as used in Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8.5 and BESR 2010, Symantec System Recovery 2011, Norton 360, and Norton Ghost, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47822
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20111109_00

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