CVE-2014-9228: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9228: sysplant.sys in the Manager component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 12.1.6 allows local user...

sysplant.sys in the Manager component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 12.1.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (blocked system shutdown) by triggering an unspecified deadlock condition.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2014-9228 is a local denial-of-service issue in Symantec Endpoint Protection before 12.1.6. A local user could trigger a deadlock in sysplant.sys that prevents the system from shutting down. The main business risk is operational disruption on endpoints that still run old SEP versions. Exposure is likely limited to systems running Symantec Endpoint Protection versions before 12.1.6, especially endpoints where local users can log in. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or platforms. Treat this as a legacy endpoint resilience issue, not an emergency remote-compromise event. Remediate during endpoint hygiene work unless old SEP remains on high-availability, shared, or operationally critical systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Symantec Endpoint Protection to 12.1.6 or later where still present.; Check current Symantec or Broadcom guidance for supported migration paths.; Prioritize shared workstations and systems with broad local login access..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 20, 2015, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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