CVE-2018-12238
First published: Thu Nov 29 2018(Updated: )
Norton prior to 22.15; Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) prior to 12.1.7454.7000 & 14.2; Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE) prior to NIS-22.15.1.8 & SEP-12.1.7454.7000; and Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud (SEP Cloud) prior to 22.15.1 may be susceptible to an AV bypass issue, which is a type of exploit that works to circumvent one of the virus detection engines to avoid a specific type of virus protection. One of the antivirus engines depends on a signature pattern from a database to identify malicious files and viruses; the antivirus bypass exploit looks to alter the file being scanned so it is not detected.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | >=11.0<12.1.7454.7000 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | >=14.0<=14.2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud | <22.15.1 | |
| Symantec Norton AntiVirus | <22.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12238?
The severity of CVE-2018-12238 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12238?
Norton prior to 22.15, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) prior to 12.1.7454.7000 & 14.2, Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE) prior to NIS-22.15.1.8 & SEP-12.1.7454.7000, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud (SEP Cloud) prior to 22.15.1 are affected by CVE-2018-12238.
What is the bypass vulnerability related to CVE-2018-12238?
CVE-2018-12238 is susceptible to an AV bypass vulnerability.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-12238?
Yes, there is a fix available. Refer to the Symantec support article for instructions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-12238?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-12238 in the securityfocus.com and Symantec support articles linked in the references.
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