Vulnerability identifier: #VU22820

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12756

CWE-ID: CWE-287

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 user to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to a password protection bypass. A local administrator can bypass the secondary layer of password protection and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Symantec Endpoint Protection: 11 MR1 - 14.2 RU1 MP1

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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.