CVE-2017-13680

Description

Prior to SEP 12.1 RU6 MP9 & SEP 14 RU1 Symantec Endpoint Protection Windows endpoint can encounter a situation whereby an attacker could use the product's UI to perform unauthorized file deletes on the resident file system.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.10%

Vendor Advisory symantec.com

Affected: Symantec Corporation Symantec Endpoint Protection

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101503	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039775	third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20171106_00	vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13680?: CVE-2017-13680 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-13680?: To fix CVE-2017-13680, 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-2017-13680 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-13680 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-13680?: CVE-2017-13680 affects Symantec Corporation Symantec Endpoint Protection.

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