DLL Preloading Vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Software
CVE-2018-12245

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec Corporation

Status
Symantec Endpoint Protection (sep)
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 November 2018

What is CVE-2018-12245?

A vulnerability exists in Symantec Endpoint Protection software where a DLL Preloading flaw may allow an attacker to leverage the application installation process to load a malicious DLL. This occurs when the installation of the software inadvertently incorporates a DLL that has been provided by an attacker. It is important to note that this issue only affects installations through the Trialware media and does not pose a risk to systems where the software has already been deployed. Symantec has updated its software to address this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) Prior to 14.2 MP1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105919
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https://support.symantec.com/content/unifiedweb/en_US/art...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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