QID 105997

Date Published: 2021-07-15

QID 105997: EOL/Obsolete Software: Symantec Endpoint Protection v12.1 Detected

Symantec Endpoint Protection, developed by Broadcom Inc., is a security software suite that consists of anti-malware, intrusion prevention and firewall features for server and desktop computers.

On April 3, 2017, Symantec announced the End of Life (EOL) for Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1.

Affected Versions:
All versions in 12.1.x environment

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
This QID checks EOL Symantec Endpoint Protection version by reviewing registry key of the Windows operating system.

Symantec no longer provides security updates. Obsolete software is more vulnerable to viruses and other attacks.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to upgrade all Endpoint Protection 12.x environments to Endpoint Protection 14. For more information visit: End of Support Life for Endpoint Protection 12.1

Vendor References

End of Support Life for Endpoint Protection 12.1 - knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article/164751/end-of-support-life-for-endpoint-protect.html

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