CVE-2017-15526: symantec corporation symantec endpoint encryption NULL Pointer Dereference
CVSS: 6.8v3.0MediumModified
Published 13-11-2017Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-15526 is a medium (CVSS 6.8) NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in symantec corporation symantec endpoint encryption. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.8/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.33%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-11-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.2Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
25%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.33% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Symantec1 product
- endpoint_encryption≤ 11.1.3
Symantec corporation1 product
- symantec endpoint encryptionPrior to SEE v11.1.3MP1
2 vendors · 2 products