# CVE-2013-4677: Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Read and Everyone: Change) for backup d

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-08-04 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 before 2010 R3 SP3 and 2012 before SP2 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Read and Everyone: Change) for backup data files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or modify the outcome of a restore via direct access to these files.

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## References

- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20130801_00
- http://osvdb.org/95939
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61487

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