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A race condition vulnerability exists in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) versions prior to 14.3. This vulnerability occurs during the client remote deployment process and could potentially allow an attacker to elevate privileges on the remote machine. The issue is classified as CWE-362 (Race Condition) and could lead to unauthorized access or control of affected systems.
Overview
The vulnerability (CVE-2020-5835) affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager versions prior to 14.3. During the client remote deployment process, a race condition occurs that could be exploited by an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the remote machine being deployed to. This vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized users to execute code with higher privileges than intended, compromising the security of the affected system. Race conditions typically occur when multiple processes access and manipulate the same data concurrently, and the outcome depends on the relative timing of events.
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, organizations should:
- Upgrade Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager to version 14.3 or later.
- Apply all security patches provided by Broadcom/Symantec for this product.
- Monitor systems for any suspicious activities that might indicate exploitation attempts.
- Follow the detailed remediation instructions provided in the Symantec Security Advisory SYMSA1762.
- Temporarily limit client remote deployment functionality if immediate patching is not possible.
References
- Symantec Security Advisory SYMSA1762: https://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/security-advisory-detail.html?notificationId=SYMSA1762
- Common Weakness Enumeration: CWE-362 (Race Condition)
- Broadcom Support Portal for security updates: https://support.broadcom.com/
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis 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.
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.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- InformationInformation
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
