CVE-2012-1821
First published: Thu May 24 2012(Updated: )
The Network Threat Protection module in the Manager component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0.600x through 11.0.700x on Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (web-server outage, or daemon crash or hang) via a flood of packets that triggers automated blocking of network traffic.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0.6000 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0.6100 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0.6200 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0.6200.754 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0.6300 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0.7000 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0.7100 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://osvdb.org/82147
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49221
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/149070
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50358
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027092
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20120522_00
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1821?
CVE-2012-1821 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1821?
To fix CVE-2012-1821, you should update Symantec Endpoint Protection to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.
Which versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection are affected by CVE-2012-1821?
CVE-2012-1821 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection versions 11.0.600x through 11.0.700x.
Can CVE-2012-1821 allow remote attackers access?
CVE-2012-1821 facilitates denial of service attacks but does not provide unauthorized access or data exposure.
What kind of attack does CVE-2012-1821 enable?
CVE-2012-1821 enables a denial of service attack through a flood of packets that disrupts service on affected Symantec Endpoint Protection installations.
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