Vulnerability identifier: #VU13469

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5237

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Symantec Endpoint Protection
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Broadcom

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified flaw. A local attacker can gain elevated privileges and access arbitrary resources.

Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in the versions 12.1 RU6 MP10, 14 RU1 MP1.

Vulnerable software versions

Symantec Endpoint Protection: 11 - 12.1

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External links
http://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1454.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.