Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Detection And Response
CVE-2020-5839

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec
Status
Symantec Endpoint Detection And Response
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 July 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

Symantec Endpoint Detection And Response, prior to version 4.4, has a vulnerability that may permit unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially compromising information security. This information disclosure issue underscores the importance of updating software to safeguard against data leaks.

Affected Version(s)

Symantec Endpoint Detection And Response Prior to 4.4

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.

CVE-2020-5839
Created by nasbench

References

https://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/content/se...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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