CVE-2015-8150 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published 18 Feb 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can gain root access by modifying a batch file in Symantec Encryption Management Server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-8150?

CVE-2015-8150 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows local users to obtain root access by modifying a batch file.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8150?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Encryption Management Server.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8150?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8150 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-8150 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8150 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3wmm-v973-qmxx.