CVE-2018-12245: High severity symantec endpoint protection vulnerability
Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14.2 MP1 may be susceptible to a DLL Preloading vulnerability, which in this case is an issue that can occur when an application being installed unintentionally loads a DLL provided by a potential attacker. Note that this particular type of exploit only manifests at install time; no remediation is required for software that has already been installed. This issue only impacted the Trialware media for Symantec Endpoint Protection, which has since been updated.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-12245?
CVE-2018-12245 is a vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14.2 MP1 that allows for DLL Preloading.
How does CVE-2018-12245 work?
CVE-2018-12245 occurs when an application unintentionally loads a DLL provided by a potential attacker during installation.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12245?
The severity of CVE-2018-12245 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which version of Symantec Endpoint Protection is affected by CVE-2018-12245?
Symantec Endpoint Protection versions prior to 14.2 MP1, including version 11.0, are affected by CVE-2018-12245.
How can I fix CVE-2018-12245?
To fix CVE-2018-12245, update Symantec Endpoint Protection to version 14.2 MP1 or later.