CVE-2019-12750
Description
Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.2 RU1 & 12.1 RU6 MP10 and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition, prior to 12.1 RU6 MP10c (12.1.7491.7002), may be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.
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Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14.2 RU1 and 12.1 RU6 MP10 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing attackers to gain elevated access.
Vulnerability
Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) versions prior to 14.2 RU1 and 12.1 RU6 MP10, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition prior to 12.1 RU6 MP10c (12.1.7491.7002), contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. The issue resides in the software's handling of certain operations, allowing an attacker to compromise the application and gain elevated access.
Exploitation
An attacker with local access or a low-privileged user account can exploit this vulnerability. The exact exploitation steps are not publicly detailed, but the vulnerability may be triggered by sending specially crafted requests or manipulating certain system resources. According to a public advisory [1], the vulnerability may also involve information disclosure as a precursor to privilege escalation.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full control of the affected system. This could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of malicious software, or further compromise of the network.
Mitigation
Symantec has released updates to address this vulnerability: SEP 14.2 RU1 and 12.1 RU6 MP10, and SEP Small Business Edition 12.1 RU6 MP10c. Users should apply the latest patches immediately. No workarounds have been provided.
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Affected products
3- Symantec/Endpoint Protection Small Business Editiondescription
- Range: prior to 14.2 RU1 & 12.1 RU6 MP10
- Range: prior to 12.1 RU6 MP10c (12.1.7491.7002)
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
4- packetstormsecurity.com/files/155581/Symantec-Endpoint-Protection-Information-Disclosure-Privilege-Escalation.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Dec/11mitremailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Dec/21mitremailing-listx_refsource_FULLDISC
- support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1487.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
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