Authentication Bypass in Symantec Critical System Protection
CVE-2019-18374

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec

Vendor
CVE Published:
25 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-18374?

Symantec Critical System Protection (CSP) versions 8.0, 8.0 HF1, and 8.0 MP1 are exposed to an authentication bypass vulnerability, which may enable threat actors to bypass security measures designed to protect sensitive systems. This could lead to unauthorized access, allowing attackers to exploit other vulnerabilities or gain control over the affected system without the need for valid credentials. Organizations using these versions should assess their security posture and apply necessary updates or configurations to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Critical System Protection (CSP) 8.0

Critical System Protection (CSP) 8.0 HF1

Critical System Protection (CSP) 8.0 MP1

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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