#VU22819 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Symantec Endpoint Protection - CVE-2019-18372

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22819

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18372

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Symantec Endpoint Protection

Software vendor:
Broadcom

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.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1488.html