Vulnerability Description
The Network Threat Protection module in the Manager component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0.600x through 11.0.700x on Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (web-server outage, or daemon crash or hang) via a flood of packets that triggers automated blocking of network traffic.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Endpoint Protection | 11.0.6000 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
References
- http://osvdb.org/82147
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49221
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/149070
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50358
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027092
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/82147
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49221
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/149070
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50358
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027092
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1821?
CVE-2012-1821 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Network Threat Protection module in the Manager component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0.600x through 11.0.700x on Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv...
How severe is CVE-2012-1821?
CVE-2012-1821 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1821?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server.