CVE-2014-3437 XML external entity in n/a

High 7.5 Published 7 Nov 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files or access intranet servers via XXE in the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager management console.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-3437?

CVE-2014-3437 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Nov 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3437?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3437?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-3437 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-3437 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3437 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3qg9-856j-f4jv.