Security Control Bypass in Symantec Endpoint Protection Windows Agent
CVE-2022-37017

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Broadcom
Status
Symantec Endpoint Protection
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 December 2022

What is CVE-2022-37017?

The Symantec Endpoint Protection (Windows) agent is prone to a vulnerability that enables attackers to bypass crucial security controls, specifically targeting Client User Interface Password protection and Policy Import/Export Password protection, provided these features are enabled. This flaw underscores the importance of keeping security products updated and correctly configured to protect against unauthorized access.

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Affected Version(s)

Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.3 RU5

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-noti...

EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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