CVE-2014-9227
First published: Sun Sep 20 2015(Updated: )
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in the Manager component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 12.1.6 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | <=12.1.5 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9227?
CVE-2014-9227 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9227?
To fix CVE-2014-9227, update your Symantec Endpoint Protection to version 12.1.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-9227?
CVE-2014-9227 affects all versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 12.1.6.
What components are involved in CVE-2014-9227?
CVE-2014-9227 involves vulnerabilities in the Manager component of Symantec Endpoint Protection.
What are the implications of CVE-2014-9227?
The implications of CVE-2014-9227 include the potential for local users to execute malicious DLLs and gain unauthorized privileges.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/symantec
- canonical/symantec endpoint protection
- version/symantec endpoint protection/12.1.5