CVE-2012-0295

The Manager service in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before 12.1 RU1-MP1 allows remote attackers to conduct file-insertion…

published May 23, 2012

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky file-insertion flaw in Symantec Endpoint Protection could let attackers execute arbitrary code — and it’s tied to a previous vulnerability! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any ingredient without checking its source — you could end up with something poisonous on the menu! If exploited, an attacker could get full control over the system, manipulating files and executing any commands they desire. This could lead to data breaches or complete system compromise, putting your sensitive information at serious risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any ingredient without checking its source — you could end up with something poisonous on the menu! This vulnerability allows attackers to leverage a previous flaw (CVE-2012-0294) to insert malicious files through the Manager service in the management console of SEP 12.1 before 12.1 RU1-MP1. Once they gain access, they can execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could get full control over the system, manipulating files and executing any commands they desire. This could lead to data breaches or complete system compromise, putting your sensitive information at serious risk! Update your Symantec Endpoint Protection to version 12.1 RU1-MP1 or later immediately to close this security gap. Regularly review your security settings to ensure no unauthorized access is possible! You’ve got this! With a quick update, you'll be back to rock-solid security in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03980 · 90.4th percentile
Published
2012-05-23T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAY 21:00Z
    The Manager service in the management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before 12.1 RU1-MP1 allows remote attackers to conduct file-insertion…
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