Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2019-9703 is a privilege escalation issue in Symantec Endpoint Encryption before SEE 11.3.0. A lower-privileged user may gain access normally reserved for higher privileges. Business risk is concentrated on endpoints still running older SEE versions. Organizations are likely exposed only where Symantec Endpoint Encryption is installed below SEE 11.3.0, especially on managed workstations or laptops with local user access. Address during normal vulnerability remediation cycles, with higher priority for shared endpoints, privileged-user laptops, and environments relying heavily on endpoint encryption controls. Mitigation focus: Inventory Symantec Endpoint Encryption versions across managed endpoints.; Prioritize upgrade or remediation for installations prior to SEE 11.3.0.; Review Symantec advisory SYMSA1485 for vendor-confirmed remediation guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1485.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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