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CVE-2015-1490 is a flaw in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager’s management console. An authenticated remote user could abuse client installation package handling to read files outside the intended directory. The bundle names affected versions as SEPM 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1. No active exploitation evidence is provided. Exposure is limited to organizations running SEPM 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP1, especially where management console access is reachable by many internal users or remote administrators. Treat as a scheduled remediation item for legacy SEPM environments. Prioritize faster if the console is broadly reachable or holds sensitive operational data. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected SEPM 12.1 deployments to 12.1-RU6-MP1 or later.; Review Symantec advisory guidance before choosing compensating controls.; Restrict management console access to trusted administrators and networks..
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