CVE-2015-8800: High severity broadcom symantec critical system protection vulnerability

Published Jun 8, 2016
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Updated

Symantec Embedded Security: Critical System Protection (SES:CSP) 1.0.x before 1.0 MP5, Embedded Security: Critical System Protection for Controllers and Devices (SES:CSP) 6.5.0 before MP1, Critical System Protection (SCSP) before 5.2.9 MP6, Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server (DCS:SA) 6.x before 6.5 MP1 and 6.6 before MP1, and Data Center Security: Server Advanced Server and Agents (DCS:SA) through 6.6 MP1 allow remote authenticated users to conduct argument-injection attacks by leveraging certain named-pipe access.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection=5.2.9
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server=6.5.0
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server=6.6.0
Broadcom Symantec Data Center Security Server And Agents=6.6.0
Broadcom Symantec Embedded Security Critical System Protection=1.0
Broadcom Symantec Embedded Security Critical System Protection For Controllers And Devices=6.5.0

Event History

Jun 8, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8800?

CVE-2015-8800 has a critical severity rating due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8800?

To remediate CVE-2015-8800, you should upgrade to the appropriate patched versions listed by Broadcom Symantec.

3

Which versions of Symantec software are affected by CVE-2015-8800?

CVE-2015-8800 affects versions of Symantec Critical System Protection prior to 5.2.9 MP6 and Embedded Security CSP prior to version 6.5.0 MP1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8800?

CVE-2015-8800 is a critical security vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access or system compromise.

5

Is CVE-2015-8800 actively being exploited?

There is currently no public information indicating that CVE-2015-8800 is being actively exploited, but it is advisable to apply the patch to prevent potential attacks.

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