CVE-2020-5837
High
Description
Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.3, may not respect file permissions when writing to log files that are replaced by symbolic links, which can lead to a potential elevation of privilege.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductSymantec Endpoint Protection
PublishedMay 11, 2020
First seenMay 11, 2020
How to fix
Update
- symantec endpoint_protection14.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| symantec endpoint_protection | v < 14.3 | 14.3 |
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