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Symantec Endpoint Encryption < 11.3.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities (SYMSA1485)

high Nessus Plugin ID 126626

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Synopsis

A endpoint encryption agent installed on the remote Windows host is affected by multiple privilege escalation vulnerabilities.

Description

The version of the Symantec Endpoint Encryption (SEE) installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 11.3.0. It is, therefore, affected by a two privilege escalation vulnerabilities. An authenticated, local attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to gain elevated access to the system.

Solution

Upgrade to Symantec Endpoint Encryption version 11.3.0 or later.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?c3f99489

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 126626

File Name: symantec_endpoint_encryption_drive_encryption_symsa1485.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: General

Published: 7/11/2019

Updated: 5/10/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.6

Temporal Score: 3.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2019-9703

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Temporal Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:symantec:endpoint_encryption

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Symantec Endpoint Encryption Drive Encryption Client

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 6/17/2019

Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/17/2019

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2019-9702, CVE-2019-9703

BID: 108795, 108796

IAVB: 2019-B-0057