Vulnerability Description
Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14 RU1 MP1 or 12.1 RU6 MP10 could be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue that allows a user to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected at lower access levels.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Endpoint Protection | <= 14.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104199Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041180Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1454.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104199Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041180Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1454.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5237?
CVE-2018-5237 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to 14 RU1 MP1 or 12.1 RU6 MP10 could be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue that allows a user to gain elevated access to r...
How severe is CVE-2018-5237?
CVE-2018-5237 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5237?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Endpoint Protection.