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CVE-2017-13681: Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to SEP 12.1 RU6 MP9 could be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulne...

Symantec Endpoint Protection prior to SEP 12.1 RU6 MP9 could be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue that allows a user to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected at lower access levels. In the circumstances of this issue, the capability of exploit is limited by the need to perform multiple file and directory writes to the local filesystem and as such, is not feasible in a standard drive-by type attack.

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This is a local privilege escalation issue in Symantec Endpoint Protection before SEP 12.1 RU6 MP9. An attacker would already need local filesystem write capability, and the source says exploitation is not feasible as a standard drive-by attack. Risk depends on whether legacy SEP versions remain deployed. Organizations with endpoints still running Symantec Endpoint Protection before 12.1 RU6 MP9 are the exposed population. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated; this is primarily a local endpoint hardening and legacy software risk. Treat this as a legacy endpoint security hygiene issue. It is not described as remotely drive-by exploitable, but outdated endpoint protection can expand attacker privileges after local access. Prioritize inventory and upgrade where older SEP remains in use. Mitigation focus: Inventory Symantec Endpoint Protection versions across managed endpoints.; Upgrade systems below SEP 12.1 RU6 MP9 per Symantec guidance.; Review the Symantec advisory for supported remediation paths..

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Symantec CorporationSymantec Endpoint ProtectionPrior to SEP 12.1 RU6 MP9Listed
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