CVE-2015-8154

Name: CVE-2015-8154
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-18T14:59:03.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8154 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 5.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.01%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Symantec	Endpoint Protection Manager	<= 12.1	Ru6mp3

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8154?

How severe is CVE-2015-8154?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8154 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8154?

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Source: NVD / NIST