CVE-2018-18368: High severity symantec endpoint protection vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2019
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Updated

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM), prior to 14.2 RU1, may be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager<=14.2

Event History

Nov 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-18368?

CVE-2018-18368 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) prior to 14.2 RU1.

2

How does CVE-2018-18368 affect Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM)?

CVE-2018-18368 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) prior to 14.2 RU1 by allowing attackers to gain elevated access to protected resources.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-18368?

CVE-2018-18368 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is classified as high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-18368?

To fix CVE-2018-18368, it is recommended to update Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) to version 14.2 RU1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-18368?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-18368 on the official Symantec support website: https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1488.html

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