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CVE-2015-6556

2.3 · LOW

EACommunicatorSrv.exe in the Framework Service in the client in Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) before 11.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to discover credentials by triggering a memory dump.

Published Dec 18, 2015symantecCWE-200EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2015-6556 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting symantec endpoint_encryption. It was published on December 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

EACommunicatorSrv.exe in the Framework Service in the client in Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) before 11.1.0 allows remote authenticated users to discover credentials by triggering a memory dump.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update endpoint_encryption 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_encryption0Affected

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/78803Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20151214_00Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/78803Refwww.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20151214_00

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6556?

CVE-2015-6556 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting symantec endpoint_encryption. It was published on December 18, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2015-6556?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-6556?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from symantec. Update endpoint_encryption 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-2015-6556?

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