CVE-2016-2202 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local users can bypass application-blacklist restrictions in the Symantec Altiris ITMS client, undermining intended security controls.
- 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-2016-2202?
CVE-2016-2202 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Apr 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Inventory Solution component in the Management Agent in the client in Symantec Altiris IT Management Suite (ITMS) through 7.6 HF7 allows local users to bypass intended application-blacklist restrictions via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2202?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Altiris It Management Suite.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2202?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2202 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-2202 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2202 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w5xh-5hmg-2rv2.