#VU25326 Out-of-bounds read


Published: 2020-02-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25326

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5826

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Broadcom

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the "AvHostPlugin.dll". A local user can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Symantec Endpoint Protection: 14.2 RU1 - 14.2 RU2

Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition: 14.0.1904.0000 - 14.2.5323.2000

CPE

External links
http://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1505.html

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.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Multiple vulnerabilities in Symantec Endpoint Protection and Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition