Vulnerability Description
The Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) product, prior to version 3.4.2 MP1, may be susceptible to a denial of service (DoS) exploit. A DoS attack is a type of attack whereby the perpetrator attempts to make a particular machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users by temporarily or indefinitely disrupting services of a specific host within a network.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Encryption Management Server | <= 3.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105062Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041527Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1458.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105062Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041527Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.SYMSA1458.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5243?
CVE-2018-5243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) product, prior to version 3.4.2 MP1, may be susceptible to a denial of service (DoS) exploit. A DoS attack is a type of attack whereby the perpetrator ...
How severe is CVE-2018-5243?
CVE-2018-5243 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-2018-5243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Encryption Management Server.