NULL pointer dereference in Symantec Endpoint Encryption
CVE-2017-15526
Prior to SEE v11.1.3MP1, Symantec Endpoint Encryption can be susceptible to a null pointer de-reference issue, which can result in a NullPointerException that can lead to a privilege escalation scenario.
EPSS: 0.003 (25.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Symantec Endpoint_encryption
- Symantec Corporation Endpoint Encryption — versions Prior to SEE v11.1.3MP1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@symantec.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@symantec.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15526?
- CVE-2017-15526 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Encryption, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2017-11-13.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15526?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.