CVE-2019-12758 Security feature bypass in Symantec Endpoint Protection
Attackers can execute unsigned code on systems running Symantec Endpoint Protection, bypassing digital signature verification controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-12758?
CVE-2019-12758 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection, published on 15 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.2 RU2, may be susceptible to an unsigned code execution vulnerability, which may allow an individual to execute code without a resident proper digital signature.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12758?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Endpoint Protection.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12758?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12758 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-12758 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12758 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Symantec Endpoint Protection
- CVE-2012-0295 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2018-5237 Privilege escalation in Symantec Endpoint Protection
- CVE-2020-5836 Privilege escalation in Symantec Endpoint Protection
- CVE-2020-5837 Path traversal in Symantec Endpoint Protection
- CVE-2020-5820 Privilege escalation in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4q2j-4mf3-x29x.