CVE-2020-5831: Low severity Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager vulnerability
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM), prior to 14.2 RU2 MP1, may be susceptible to an out of bounds vulnerability, which is a type of issue that results in an existing application reading memory outside of the bounds of the memory that had been allocated to the program.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5831?
CVE-2020-5831 is an out of bounds vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) prior to 14.2 RU2 MP1.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) versions prior to 14.2 RU2 MP1.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5831?
The severity of CVE-2020-5831 is low, with a severity score of 3.3.
How does CVE-2020-5831 impact Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM)?
CVE-2020-5831 allows an existing application to read memory outside of the bounds of the allocated memory, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or remote code execution.
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2020-5831?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2020-5831, it is recommended to update Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) to version 14.2 RU2 MP1 or later.