CVE-2022-25631: High severity broadcom symantec endpoint protection windows vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2023
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Updated

Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.3 RU6 (14.3.9210.6000), may be susceptible to a Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker may attempt to compromise the software application to gain elevated

Affected Software

1 affected component
Broadcom Symantec Endpoint Protection Windows<14.3.9210.6000

Event History

Jan 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25631?

CVE-2022-25631 has been classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, which poses significant risks if exploited.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-25631?

To mitigate CVE-2022-25631, upgrade Symantec Endpoint Protection to version 14.3 RU6 (14.3.9210.6000) or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25631?

CVE-2022-25631 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection versions prior to 14.3 RU6 (14.3.9210.6000) on Windows.

4

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2022-25631?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2022-25631 may gain elevated privileges within the Symantec Endpoint Protection application.

5

When was CVE-2022-25631 disclosed?

CVE-2022-25631 was disclosed in 2022 as part of security advisories related to Symantec Endpoint Protection.

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