CVE-2020-5832
First published: Mon Apr 06 2020(Updated: )
Symantec Data Center Security Manager Component, prior to 6.8.2 (aka 6.8 MP2), 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 Data Center Security | <6.8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-5832.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5832?
The severity of CVE-2020-5832 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
What is the affected software of CVE-2020-5832?
The affected software of CVE-2020-5832 is Symantec Data Center Security Manager Component prior to version 6.8.2 (aka 6.8 MP2).
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-5832?
CVE-2020-5832 is a privilege escalation vulnerability, which allows attackers to gain elevated access to protected resources in the software application.
How can I fix CVE-2020-5832?
To fix CVE-2020-5832, update Symantec Data Center Security Manager Component to version 6.8.2 (aka 6.8 MP2) or higher.
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