CVE-2016-5306 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can sniff network traffic to obtain sensitive information due to improper HSTS implementation in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-5306?
CVE-2016-5306 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jun 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 does not properly implement the HSTS protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for unintended HTTP traffic on port 8445.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5306?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5306?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5306 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-5306 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5306 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-78w8-jw35-5rj7.