What is the severity of CVE-2015-8151?

CVE-2015-8151 is rated as a high severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8151?

To mitigate CVE-2015-8151, upgrade to Symantec Encryption Management Server version 3.3.2 MP12 or later.

What type of users are affected by CVE-2015-8151?

Remote authenticated users with console administrator access are affected by CVE-2015-8151.

What vulnerability does CVE-2015-8151 exploit?

CVE-2015-8151 exploits the ability of users to execute arbitrary OS commands.

Is CVE-2015-8151 related to Symantec products only?

Yes, CVE-2015-8151 specifically affects the Symantec Encryption Management Server.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-8151

critical

9.1

CWE

18/2/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-8151: OS Command Injection

First published: Thu Feb 18 2016(Updated: )

Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands by leveraging console administrator access.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Encryption Management Server	<=3.3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8151?
CVE-2015-8151 is rated as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8151?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8151, upgrade to Symantec Encryption Management Server version 3.3.2 MP12 or later.
What type of users are affected by CVE-2015-8151?
Remote authenticated users with console administrator access are affected by CVE-2015-8151.
What vulnerability does CVE-2015-8151 exploit?
CVE-2015-8151 exploits the ability of users to execute arbitrary OS commands.
Is CVE-2015-8151 related to Symantec products only?
Yes, CVE-2015-8151 specifically affects the Symantec Encryption Management Server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8151?
CVE-2015-8151 is rated as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8151?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8151, upgrade to Symantec Encryption Management Server version 3.3.2 MP12 or later.
What type of users are affected by CVE-2015-8151?
Remote authenticated users with console administrator access are affected by CVE-2015-8151.
What vulnerability does CVE-2015-8151 exploit?
CVE-2015-8151 exploits the ability of users to execute arbitrary OS commands.
Is CVE-2015-8151 related to Symantec products only?
Yes, CVE-2015-8151 specifically affects the Symantec Encryption Management Server.