Symantec pcAnywhere Format String DoS Vulnerability

Summary
This host is installed with Symantec pcAnywhere and is prone to denial of service vulnerability.
Impact
Allows a malicious user to crash an affected application, creating a denial of service condition. Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to pcAnywhere version 12.5 SP1 http://www.symantec.com/norton/symantec-pcanywhere
Insight
Issue exists due to improper processing of format strings within '.CHF' remote control file names or associated file path.
Affected
Symantec pcAnywhere version 12.5 and prior on Windows.
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