Vulnerability identifier: #VU22818

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-2019-12759

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange (SMSMSE)
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Broadcom

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper permission checks. A local user can compromise the software application and gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Symantec Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange (SMSMSE): 7.5 - 7.5.6

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager: 12.1 RU2 - 14.2 RU1

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External links
http://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1488.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.