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CVE-2014-3437

7.5 · HIGH

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containin…

Published Nov 7, 2014symantecEPSS 8.54%

Overview

CVE-2014-3437 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec endpoint_protection_manager. It was published on November 7, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or send TCP requests to intranet servers via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update endpoint_protection_manager 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
symantecendpoint_protection_manager0Affected

References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/7Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533918/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70843Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031176Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20141105_00Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98525Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/7Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533918/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/70843Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031176

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3437?

CVE-2014-3437 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting symantec endpoint_protection_manager. It was published on November 7, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-3437?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-3437?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update endpoint_protection_manager 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-2014-3437?

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