Vulnerability Description
The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Endpoint Protection Manager | <= 12.1.4 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/7Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533918/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70843
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031176
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98525
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/7Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533918/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70843
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031176
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securitVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98525
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3437?
CVE-2014-3437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing a...
How severe is CVE-2014-3437?
CVE-2014-3437 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3437?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.