CVE-2015-8801: symantec endpoint_protection_manager 7PK - Security Features
CVSS: 3.3v2.0LowModified
Published 30-06-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-8801 is a low (CVSS 3.3) 7PK - Security Features vulnerability in symantec endpoint_protection_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
3.3/10
010
Low · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.27%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-06-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Race condition in the client in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on USB file transfer by conducting filesystem operations before the SEP device manager recognizes a new USB device.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsLow 2.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 3.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
17%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.27% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.27%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-2547PK - Security FeaturesSoftware security is not security software. Here we're concerned with topics like authentication, access control, confidentiality, cryptography, and privilege management.
- CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
Affected systems
Symantec1 product
- endpoint_protection_manager≤ 12.1.6
1 vendor · 1 product