Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
CVE-2018-18368

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec
Status
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (sepm)
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 November 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-18368?

The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) software, prior to version 14.2 RU1, has been identified as being susceptible to a privilege escalation flaw. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to exploit the application, leading to unauthorized access to privileged resources that are typically restricted from application or user access. This can pose significant risks to system integrity and data security.

Affected Version(s)

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) prior to 14.2 RU1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

SEPM-EoP
Created by DimopoulosElias

References

https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1488.html
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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:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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