CVE-2018-5240
First published: Wed Jul 25 2018(Updated: )
The Inventory Plugin for Symantec Management Agent prior to 7.6 POST HF7, 8.0 POST HF6, or 8.1 RU7 may be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue that allows a user to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected at lower access levels.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Inventory | <=7.6 | |
| Symantec Inventory | =8.0-hf6 | |
| Symantec Inventory | =8.1-ru7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5240?
CVE-2018-5240 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.
How can I mitigate CVE-2018-5240?
Mitigation for CVE-2018-5240 involves upgrading the Inventory Plugin for Symantec Management Agent to version 7.6 POST HF7, 8.0 POST HF6, or 8.1 RU7.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5240?
The affected software versions for CVE-2018-5240 include Symantec Inventory version 7.6 and earlier, 8.0-hf6, and 8.1-ru7.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-5240?
Currently, there are no reported workarounds for CVE-2018-5240, so upgrading is recommended.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-5240?
CVE-2018-5240 can potentially be exploited by authenticated users seeking to gain elevated privileges.
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