CVE-2015-8154 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 8.8 Published 18 Mar 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted HTML document due to insecure driver permissions in Symantec Endpoint Protection.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-8154?

CVE-2015-8154 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The SysPlant.sys driver in the Application and Device Control (ADC) component in the client in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before RU6-MP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, related to "RWX Permissions."

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8154?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8154?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8154 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-8154 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8154 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vmc7-4567-9fxg.