CVE-2012-1821: Medium severity Symantec Endpoint Protection vulnerability
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.
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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.