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CVE-2018-5236

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

Last modified

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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SymantecEndpoint Protection<= 14.0—
SymantecEndpoint Protection12.1Ru6mp10
SymantecEndpoint Protection14.0Ru1mp1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5236?
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.
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST