CVE-2017-15526

Description

Prior to SEE v11.1.3MP1, Symantec Endpoint Encryption can be susceptible to a null pointer de-reference issue, which can result in a NullPointerException that can lead to a privilege escalation scenario.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory symantec.com
Affected: Symantec Corporation Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20171113_00 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101698 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15526?
CVE-2017-15526 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-15526?
To fix CVE-2017-15526, 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-2017-15526 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-15526 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-2017-15526?
CVE-2017-15526 affects Symantec Corporation Symantec Endpoint Encryption.
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