HTTP: Symantec Endpoint Protection Console Servlet Policy Bypass

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Symantec Endpoint Protection. A successful exploit can lead to policy bypass.

Extended Description

The management console in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted password-reset action that triggers a new administrative session.

Affected Products

Symantec endpoint_protection_manager

Short Name
HTTP:SYMANTEC-EP-POLICY-BYPAS
Severity
Minor
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Bypass CVE-2015-1486 CVE-2015-1489 Console Endpoint Policy Protection Servlet Symantec bid:76074 bid:76078
Release Date
09/08/2015
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3337
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Symantec

CVSS Score

7.5

8.5

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