CVE-2018-5236

Name: CVE-2018-5236
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-20T16:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5236 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14 RU1 MP1 or 12.1 RU6 MP10 may be susceptible to a race condition (or race hazard). This type of issue occurs in software where the output is dependent on the sequence or timing of other uncontrollable events.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14 RU1 MP1 or 12.1 RU6 MP10 may be susceptible to a race condition (or race hazard). This type of issue occurs in software where the output is dependent on the sequence or timing of other uncontrollable events.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Symantec	Endpoint Protection	<= 14.0	—
Symantec	Endpoint Protection	12.1	Ru6mp10
Symantec	Endpoint Protection	14.0	Ru1mp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104198Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041180Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1454.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104198Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041180Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1454.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5236?

How severe is CVE-2018-5236?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5236 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5236?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-5236?

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Source: NVD / NIST