Symantec Endpoint Protection CVE-2017-6331 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:101502

CVE-2017-6331 |

Info

Symantec Endpoint Protection CVE-2017-6331 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 101502
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2017-6331
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Nov 06 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 19 2017 10:00PM
Credit: John Page AKA hyp3rlinx Apparitionsec.
Vulnerable: Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.6 MP4
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.6
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.5
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.3
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.2 RU2
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.2
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.1
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.671
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.6 MP5
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.4100.4126
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.4013
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.4
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.2015.2015
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.2.1
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.1000
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.1.1
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU7
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU6 MP9
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU6 MP7
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU6 MP6
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU6 MP5
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU6
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU4 MP1b
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU3
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU2
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU1-MP1
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 RU1
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 MP1
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 MP5
Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1
Not Vulnerable: Symantec Endpoint Protection 14 RU1

Discussion

Symantec Endpoint Protection CVE-2017-6331 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Symantec Endpoint Protection is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this vulnerability to bypass certain security restrictions and gain access to possibly sensitive information.

Symantec Endpoint Protection versions prior to 14 RU1 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Symantec Endpoint Protection CVE-2017-6331 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Symantec Endpoint Protection CVE-2017-6331 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

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