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.
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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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (24.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 24th percentile — 24.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Symantec Endpoint Encryption
- Symantec Corporation Endpoint Encryption — versions Prior to SEE v11.1.3MP1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp (Vendor Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/101698 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
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.