Vulnerability identifier: #VU54290

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12597

CWE-ID: CWE-248

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Symantec Endpoint Protection
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Data Center Security (DCS) Windows Agent
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Cloud Workload Protection (CWP) Windows Client
Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls

Vendor: Broadcom

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to uncaught exception in a common driver. A local user can perform a denial of service attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Symantec Endpoint Protection: 14 MP1 - 14.3 RU1

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External links
http://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/security-advisory-detail.html?notificationId=SYMSA18255

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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.