CVE-2018-12238:AV bypass vulnerability in Norton, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE), and Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud (SEP Cloud) prior to specified versions.

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The vulnerability in Norton, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE), and Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud (SEP Cloud) prior to specific versions allows an attacker to bypass antivirus detection mechanisms by altering the files being scanned to evade detection by one of the antivirus engines. This exploit can circumvent virus detection engines, compromising the effectiveness of the antivirus software in identifying malicious files and viruses.

Overview

The vulnerability affects Norton, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE), and Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud (SEP Cloud) versions prior to specified versions. It is classified as an AV bypass issue, enabling attackers to evade detection by altering scanned files.

Remediation

To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Norton, Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE), and Symantec Endpoint Protection Cloud (SEP Cloud) software to versions 22.15 or higher for Norton, 12.1.7454.7000 & 14.2 or higher for SEP, NIS-22.15.1.8 & SEP-12.1.7454.7000 or higher for SEP SBE, and 22.15.1 or higher for SEP Cloud. Updating to these versions will address the AV bypass issue and enhance the antivirus protection.

References

  1. CVE-2018-12238: CVE Details
  2. SecurityFocus BID: 105917
  3. Symantec Advisory: SYMSA1468

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  4. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  5. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  6. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  7. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  8. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  9. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  10. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  11. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  12. Utilities
    Utilities
  13. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  14. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  15. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  16. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  17. Construction
    Construction
  18. Information
    Information
  19. Mining
    Mining
  20. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing

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