CVE-2019-18372
First published: Fri Nov 15 2019(Updated: )
Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.2 RU2, 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 | <=14.2 | |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | =14.2-ru1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18372?
CVE-2019-18372 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14.2 RU2.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-18372?
CVE-2019-18372 has a severity value of 7.8, which is considered high.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-18372?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-18372 to gain elevated access to protected resources in Symantec Endpoint Protection.
How can I fix CVE-2019-18372?
To fix CVE-2019-18372, update Symantec Endpoint Protection to version 14.2 RU2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-18372?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-18372 in the Symantec Security Advisory at the following URL: https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1488.html
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