CVE-2020-5834: Path Traversal
Published May 11, 2020
·Updated
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager, prior to 14.3, may be susceptible to a directory traversal attack that could allow a remote actor to determine the size of files in the directory.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager<14.3
Event History
May 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-5834.
2
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager prior to 14.3 may be susceptible to a directory traversal attack.'
3
What is the severity of CVE-2020-5834?
The severity of CVE-2020-5834 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.
4
What is the description of CVE-2020-5834?
CVE-2020-5834 is a vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager that allows a remote actor to determine the size of files in the directory through a directory traversal attack.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-5834?
To fix CVE-2020-5834, it is recommended to update Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager to version 14.3 or later.