Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection by Broadcom
CVE-2020-5837

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Symantec Endpoint Protection, where improper handling of file permissions allows log files to be replaced using symbolic links. This flaw can enable attackers to potentially gain unauthorized access, leading to an escalation of privileges within the system.

Affected Version(s)

Symantec Endpoint Protection Prior to 14.3

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.

SEP-14.2-Arbitrary-Write
Created by RedyOpsResearchLabs

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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