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CVE-2019-12756

LOWCVSS 2.3/10EPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2019-12756 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), prior to 14.2 RU2 may be susceptible to a password protection bypass vulnerability whereby the secondary layer of password protection could by bypassed for individuals with local administrator rights.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), prior to 14.2 RU2 may be susceptible to a password protection bypass vulnerability whereby the secondary layer of password protection could by bypassed for individuals with local administrator rights.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
2.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SymantecEndpoint Protection11.0
SymantecEndpoint Protection12.1
SymantecEndpoint Protection14.0.0
SymantecEndpoint Protection14.0.1
SymantecEndpoint Protection14.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12756?
Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), prior to 14.2 RU2 may be susceptible to a password protection bypass vulnerability whereby the secondary layer of password protection could by bypassed for individuals with local administrator rights.
How severe is CVE-2019-12756?
CVE-2019-12756 has a CVSS score of 2.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12756?
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