DLL Preloading Vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
CVE-2018-18367

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec Corporation
Status
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 April 2019

Summary

The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) prior to and including version 12.1 RU6 MP9 and version 14.2 RU1 is prone to a DLL Preloading vulnerability. This occurs when an application attempts to load a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file and fails to validate its origin, allowing an attacker to exploit this weakness by providing a malicious DLL. Successfully executing this attack could lead to unauthorized actions within the system, putting sensitive data at risk.

Affected Version(s)

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Prior to and including 12.1 RU6 MP9

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Prior to 14.2 RU1

References

https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1479.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107996
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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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