CVE-2018-5236: Race Condition
First published: Wed Jun 20 2018(Updated: )
Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14 RU1 MP1 or 12.1 RU6 MP10 may be susceptible to a race condition (or race hazard). This type of issue occurs in software where the output is dependent on the sequence or timing of other uncontrollable events.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | <=14.0 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6mp10 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.0-ru1mp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5236?
CVE-2018-5236 is a vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection that may be susceptible to a race condition.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5236?
The severity of CVE-2018-5236 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.
What is affected by CVE-2018-5236?
Symantec Endpoint Protection versions prior to 14 RU1 MP1 or 12.1 RU6 MP10 are affected by CVE-2018-5236.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5236?
To fix CVE-2018-5236, update Symantec Endpoint Protection to version 14 RU1 MP1 or 12.1 RU6 MP10.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5236?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5236 at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104198](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104198), [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041180](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041180), [https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1454.html](https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1454.html).
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/symantec
- canonical/symantec endpoint protection
- version/symantec endpoint protection/14.0
- version/symantec endpoint protection/12.1-ru6mp10
- version/symantec endpoint protection/14.0-ru1mp1