CVE-2019-12759
First published: Fri Nov 15 2019(Updated: )
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) and Symantec Mail Security for MS Exchange (SMSMSE), prior to versions 14.2 RU2 and 7.5.x respectively, 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.
Credit: secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager | <=14.2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager | =14.2-ru1 | |
| Symantec Mail Security | <7.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-12759.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12759?
The severity of CVE-2019-12759 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-12759?
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) versions prior to 14.2 RU2 and Symantec Mail Security for MS Exchange (SMSMSE) versions prior to 7.5.x are affected by CVE-2019-12759.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-12759?
CVE-2019-12759 is a privilege escalation vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2019-12759?
To fix CVE-2019-12759, it is recommended to update Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager to version 14.2 RU2 and Symantec Mail Security for MS Exchange to version 7.5.x or higher.
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