Symantec LiveUpdate Administrator before 2.3.1 uses weak permissions (Everyone: Full Control) for the installation directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027182
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120615_00
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 2012-06-22
Base Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Severity: Medium