CVE-2015-5692

Description

admin_messages.php in the management console on Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) appliances with software before 5.2.2 DB 5.0.0.1277 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with a safe extension and content type, and then leveraging an improper Sudo configuration to make this a setuid-root file.

Category

7.9
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.02% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory symantec.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033625 vdb entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-443/
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150916_00 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76726 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5692?
CVE-2015-5692 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-5692?
To fix CVE-2015-5692, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-5692 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-5692 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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