Weakness in HSTS Implementation in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
CVE-2016-5306

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec
Status
Endpoint Protection Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 June 2016

Summary

The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) versions prior to RU6 MP5 suffer from a significant weakness in their implementation of HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS). This flaw enables remote attackers to exploit the system by sniffing unintended HTTP traffic transmitted over port 8445. As a result, sensitive information could potentially be exposed to malicious actors on the network, presenting serious risk implications for users relying on this security platform.

References

https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdate...
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036196
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91449
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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