CVE-2015-8801

2.9 LOW
Published: June 30, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Race condition in the client in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on USB file transfer by conducting filesystem operations before the SEP device manager recognizes a new USB device.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91446
Source: secure@symantec.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036196
Source: secure@symantec.com
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_01
Source: secure@symantec.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91446
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036196
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
2.9 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
19th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254 CWE-284

Affected Vendors

symantec

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