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CVE-2012-4348

7.2 · HIGH

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0 before RU7-MP3 and 12.1 before RU2, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1 RU2, does not properly…

Published Dec 18, 2012symantecCWE-20EPSS 1.16%

Overview

CVE-2012-4348 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec endpoint_protection. It was published on December 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 11.0 before RU7-MP3 and 12.1 before RU2, and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition 12.x before 12.1 RU2, does not properly validate input for PHP scripts, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update endpoint_protection to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/56846Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027863Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20121210_00Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/56846Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027863Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2012&suid=20121210_00

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4348?

CVE-2012-4348 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec endpoint_protection. It was published on December 18, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-4348?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4348?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update endpoint_protection to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4348?

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