7.5
HIGH
CVE-2015-1486
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager Authentication Bypass
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 1, 2015, 1:59 a.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 21, 2017, 1:29 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

6.4

Exploitability Score :

10.0
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2015-1486 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Symantec endpoint_protection_manager
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2015-1486.

URL Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76074
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033165
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150730_00 Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37812/

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  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 21, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033165 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Sep. 17, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37812/ [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Translated by [email protected]

    Aug. 26, 2015

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Translation Vulnerabilidad en la consola de administración de Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) en versión 12.1 anterior a 12.1-RU6-MP1, permite a atacantes remotos evadir la autenticación a través de una acción de restablecimiento de contraseña manipulada lo que provoca una nueva sesión administrativa.
    Added Translation Vulnerabilidad en la consola de administración de Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 en versiones anteriores a 12.1-RU6-MP1, permite a atacantes remotos evadir la autenticación a través de una acción password-reset manipulada que desencadena una nueva sesión administrativa.
  • CVE Translated by [email protected]

    Aug. 26, 2015

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Translation jjalvarez amoraleda
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 03, 2015

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
    Changed Reference Type http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150730_00 No Types Assigned http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20150730_00 Advisory
    Added CWE CWE-287
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 03, 2015

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

54.32 }} -7.30%

score

0.97692

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability