CWE Code: 287
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.4
CWE Name:  Improper Authentication
Summary: the management console in symantec endpoint protection (sep) 11.x before 11.0.7.4 and 12.x before 12.1.2 ru2 and endpoint protection small business edition 12.x before 12.1.2 ru2 does not properly perform authentication, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging access to a limited-admin account.
Access Authentication: SINGLE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: ADJACENT_NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2014-01-10
Last Modified Date: 2017-08-29
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CWE Code: 287
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.4
CWE Name:  Improper Authentication
Summary: the management console in symantec endpoint protection (sep) 11.x before 11.0.7.4 and 12.x before 12.1.2 ru2 and endpoint protection small business edition 12.x before 12.1.2 ru2 does not properly perform authentication, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by leveraging access to a limited-admin account.
Access Authentication: SINGLE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: ADJACENT_NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2014-01-10
Last Modified Date: 2017-08-29
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