Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager

CVE-2020-5834

What is CVE-2020-5834?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager, allowing remote actors to exploit this weakness. By manipulating directory paths, an attacker could potentially gain knowledge about file sizes within the directory structure, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information. This issue specifically affects versions prior to 14.3, emphasizing the need for users to ensure their systems are up-to-date to mitigate risks associated with this exposure.

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