CVE-2019-9694: High severity symantec endpoint encryption vulnerability

Published Apr 10, 2019
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Updated

Symantec Endpoint Encryption prior to SEE 11.2.1 MP1 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.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Symantec Endpoint Encryption=11.0
Symantec Endpoint Encryption=11.1
Symantec Endpoint Encryption=11.1.1
Symantec Endpoint Encryption=11.1.2
Symantec Endpoint Encryption=11.1.3
Symantec Endpoint Encryption=11.1.3-hf2
Symantec Endpoint Encryption=11.1.3-hf3
Symantec Endpoint Encryption=11.1.3-mp1
Symantec Endpoint Encryption=11.2

Event History

Apr 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-9694?

CVE-2019-9694 is a vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Encryption that may allow privilege escalation.

2

Is Symantec Endpoint Encryption version 11.0 affected by CVE-2019-9694?

Yes, Symantec Endpoint Encryption version 11.0 is affected by CVE-2019-9694.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-9694?

An attacker may attempt to compromise Symantec Endpoint Encryption to gain elevated access to protected resources.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9694?

The severity of CVE-2019-9694 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-9694?

To fix CVE-2019-9694, it is recommended to update Symantec Endpoint Encryption to version 11.2.1 MP1 or later.

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