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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2016-5306

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 does not properly implement the HSTS protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by...

Vulnerability Description

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 does not properly implement the HSTS protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for unintended HTTP traffic on port 8445.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SymantecEndpoint Protection Manager<= 12.1.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5306?

CVE-2016-5306 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 does not properly implement the HSTS protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by...

How severe is CVE-2016-5306?

CVE-2016-5306 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5306?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.