CVE-2015-8801 Race condition in n/a
Local attackers can bypass USB file transfer restrictions in Symantec Endpoint Protection by exploiting a race condition during device recognition.
- 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-2015-8801?
CVE-2015-8801 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Race condition in the client in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on USB file transfer by conducting filesystem operations before the SEP device manager recognizes a new USB device.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8801?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8801?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-8801 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-8801 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8801 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2x69-9fjp-rrmj.