CVE-2020-5837: High severity Symantec Endpoint Protection vulnerability

Published May 11, 2020
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Updated

Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.3, may not respect file permissions when writing to log files that are replaced by symbolic links, which can lead to a potential elevation of privilege.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Symantec Endpoint Protection<14.3

Event History

May 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5837?

CVE-2020-5837 is a vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14.3 that may not respect file permissions when writing to log files that are replaced by symbolic links, leading to a potential elevation of privilege.

2

How does CVE-2020-5837 impact Symantec Endpoint Protection?

CVE-2020-5837 can lead to a potential elevation of privilege in Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to version 14.3.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5837?

CVE-2020-5837 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-5837 in Symantec Endpoint Protection?

To fix CVE-2020-5837 in Symantec Endpoint Protection, you should update to version 14.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5837?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-5837 in the Symantec Endpoint Protection Security Advisory at https://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/security-advisory-detail.html?notificationId=SYMSA1762

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