Vulnerability identifier: #VU27692
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Vendor: Broadcom
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger an 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 Manager: 14.0.0 MP2 - 14.2 RU2 MP1
External links
http://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/security-advisory-detail.html?notificationId=SYMSA1762
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.