CVE-2022-25623
First published: Fri Mar 04 2022(Updated: )
The Symantec Management Agent is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability. A low privilege local account can be elevated to the SYSTEM level through registry manipulations.
Credit: secure@symantec.com secure@symantec.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Management Agent | =8.5 | |
| Symantec Management Agent | =8.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-25623?
CVE-2022-25623 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Symantec Management Agent, which allows a low-privileged local account to elevate its privileges to the SYSTEM level through registry manipulations.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-25623?
The severity of CVE-2022-25623 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of the Symantec Management Agent are affected by CVE-2022-25623?
CVE-2022-25623 affects Symantec Management Agent version 8.5 and 8.6.
How can a low-privileged local account exploit CVE-2022-25623?
A low-privileged local account can exploit CVE-2022-25623 by manipulating the registry to escalate its privileges to the SYSTEM level.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-25623?
More information about CVE-2022-25623 can be found in the official security advisory by Broadcom: https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/20366
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