7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5014

First published: Fri Feb 14 2014(Updated: )

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 11.0 before 11.0.7405.1424 and 12.1 before 12.1.4023.4080, and Symantec Protection Center Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1.4023.4080, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Endpoint Protection=11.0
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.0
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.1
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.2
Symantec Endpoint Protection=12.1.3
Symantec Protection Center=12.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5014?

    CVE-2013-5014 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote file disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5014?

    To fix CVE-2013-5014, update Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager to versions 11.0.7405.1424 or higher, or 12.1.4023.4080 or higher.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5014?

    CVE-2013-5014 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager versions 11.0 before 11.0.7405.1424 and 12.1 before 12.1.4023.4080, along with Symantec Protection Center Small Business Edition 12.x.

  • Can CVE-2013-5014 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2013-5014 can potentially allow attackers to read arbitrary files, leading to data breaches.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5014?

    There are no officially recommended workarounds for CVE-2013-5014; the best action is to apply the security updates.

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