HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-7286
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CVE-2014-7286

CWE-119Published: December 22, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in AClient in Symantec Deployment Solution 6.9 and earlier on Windows XP and Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-7286 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2014-7286. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Microsoft2 product(s)
windows server 2003windows xp
symantec1 product(s)
deployment solution
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71727
ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20141219_00
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71727
ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20141219_00

All References (6)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71727Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031421VDB Entry
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20141219_00Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71727Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031421VDB Entry
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20141219_00Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-7286
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 22, 2014

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2014-7286 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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