7.5
CWE
400
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5243

First published: Mon Aug 20 2018(Updated: )

The Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) product, prior to version 3.4.2 MP1, may be susceptible to a denial of service (DoS) exploit. A DoS attack is a type of attack whereby the perpetrator attempts to make a particular machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users by temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a specific host within a network.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Encryption Management Server<=3.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-5243?

    CVE-2018-5243 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-5243?

    To mitigate CVE-2018-5243, upgrade to Symantec Encryption Management Server version 3.4.2 MP1 or later.

  • What versions of Symantec Encryption Management Server are affected by CVE-2018-5243?

    CVE-2018-5243 affects all versions of Symantec Encryption Management Server prior to 3.4.2 MP1.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2018-5243 describe?

    CVE-2018-5243 describes a denial of service (DoS) attack that can render the server unavailable to users.

  • Is CVE-2018-5243 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-5243 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to disrupt service without physical access.

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