File Access Control Reset Vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection
CVE-2020-5836

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Symantec
Status
Symantec Endpoint Protection
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 May 2020

What is CVE-2020-5836?

A vulnerability exists in Symantec Endpoint Protection that could allow an attacker with limited user privileges to alter file Access Control Lists (ACLs). This issue is particularly concerning when the Tamper Protection feature is disabled, as it opens avenues for unauthorized modifications to file permissions, potentially leading to data exposure or manipulation.

Affected Version(s)

Symantec Endpoint Protection Prior to 14.3

References

https://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/security-a...
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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

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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