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CVE-2016-3648

UnknownEPSS 2.33%

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CVE-2016-3648 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the Authentication Lock protection mechanism, and conduct brute-force password-guessing attacks against management-console accounts, by entering data into the authorization window.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the Authentication Lock protection mechanism, and conduct brute-force password-guessing attacks against management-console accounts, by entering data into the authorization window.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SymantecEndpoint Protection Manager<= 12.1.6Mp4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3648?
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the Authentication Lock protection mechanism, and conduct brute-force password-guessing attacks against management-console accounts, by entering data into the authorization window.
How severe is CVE-2016-3648?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3648 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3648?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST