CVE-2016-3648 Security feature bypass in n/a
Authenticated attackers can bypass authentication lockouts to brute-force management console passwords in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-3648?
CVE-2016-3648 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the Authentication Lock protection mechanism, and conduct brute-force password-guessing attacks against management-console accounts, by entering data into the authorization window.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3648?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3648?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3648 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-3648 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3648 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mp27-hgrh-xcgc.