CVE-2019-12756
First published: Fri Nov 15 2019(Updated: )
Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), prior to 14.2 RU2 may be susceptible to a password protection bypass vulnerability whereby the secondary layer of password protection could by bypassed for individuals with local administrator rights.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-mr1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-mr2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-mr3 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-mr4 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-mr4-mp1a | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-mr4-mp2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru5 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru6 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru6-mp1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru6-mp2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru6-mp3 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru6a | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru7 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru7-mp1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru7-mp2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru7-mp3 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru7-mp4 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =11.0-ru7-mp4a | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru1-p1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru2-mp1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru3 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru4 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru4-mp1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru4-mp1a | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru4-mp1b | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru4a | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru5 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6-mp1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6-mp2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6-mp3 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6-mp4 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6-mp5 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6-mp6 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6-mp7 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6-mp8 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =12.1-ru6-mp9 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.0.0 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.0.0-mp1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.0.0-mp2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.0.1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.0.1-mp1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.0.1-mp2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.2-mp1 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.2-ru1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-12756?
CVE-2019-12756 is a vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) that may allow for a password protection bypass.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-12756?
Individuals and organizations using Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) versions prior to 14.2 RU2 may be affected by CVE-2019-12756.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12756?
CVE-2019-12756 has a severity rating of 2.3, which is considered low.
How can I fix CVE-2019-12756?
To fix CVE-2019-12756, you should update Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) to version 14.2 RU2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-12756?
More information about CVE-2019-12756 can be found in the Symantec article at the following link: [Symantec Article](https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1488.html)
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