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Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager < 12.1 RU5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (SYM14-015)
high Nessus Plugin ID 79083
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Synopsis
The version of Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) installed on the remote host is 12.1 prior to 12.1 RU5. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities :- An XML external entity (XXE) injection vulnerability due to improper validation of XML external entities. A remote attacker, impersonating the input source of external information or updates, can access restricted data or leverage additional management console functionality using specially crafted XML data.
(CVE-2014-3437)
- A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability due to improper validation of user-supplied input to the 'ErrorMsg' parameter in 'SSO-Error.jsp'. This allows a remote attacker, with a specially crafted request, to execute arbitrary script code within the browser / server trust relationship. (CVE-2014-3438)
- An arbitrary file write vulnerability in the 'ConsoleServlet' due to improper filtering of user-supplied data to the logging component. This allows a remote attacker to write arbitrary code to the log file or disk, potentially causing a denial of service or unauthorized elevated access.
(CVE-2014-3439)
Solution
Upgrade to Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager 12.1.5 (RU5) or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 79083
File Name: symantec_endpoint_prot_mgr_sym14-015.nasl
Version: 1.8
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 11/10/2014
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.6
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.5
Temporal Score: 5.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager
Required KB Items: SMB/sep_manager/path, SMB/sep_manager/ver
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 11/5/2014
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/5/2014