Local Application Blacklist Bypass in Symantec Altiris IT Management Suite
CVE-2016-2202

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec
Status
Altiris It Management Suite
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 April 2016

What is CVE-2016-2202?

The Inventory Solution component in Symantec Altiris IT Management Suite allows local users to bypass intended application-blacklist restrictions. This vulnerability can be exploited through unspecified vectors, potentially enabling unauthorized access to restricted applications or services within the management suite, posing a risk to the overall integrity and security of the IT environment. Users are advised to update to the latest version to safeguard against this vulnerability.

References

https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdate...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85778
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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