CVE-2015-8113: High severity symantec endpoint protection vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2015
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the client in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP3 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in a client install package. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2015-1492.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Symantec Endpoint Protection<=12.1

Event History

Nov 12, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8113?

CVE-2015-8113 has a medium severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8113?

To fix CVE-2015-8113, it is recommended to update Symantec Endpoint Protection to version 12.1-RU6-MP3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2015-8113?

CVE-2015-8113 affects local users of Symantec Endpoint Protection versions prior to 12.1-RU6-MP3.

4

What causes CVE-2015-8113?

CVE-2015-8113 is caused by an untrusted search path vulnerability due to an incomplete fix for a previous vulnerability.

5

What versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection are vulnerable to CVE-2015-8113?

All versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 12.1-RU6-MP3 are vulnerable to CVE-2015-8113.

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