CVE-2015-8154
high
CVSS v3
8.8
CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
8.8
Description
The SysPlant.sys driver in the Application and Device Control (ADC) component in the client in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before RU6-MP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, related to "RWX Permissions."
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
92%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| symantec | endpoint_protection_manager | {"endIncluding":"12.1"} | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84344
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035329
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160317_00
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84344
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035329
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160317_00
CWEs
CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.