PT-2016-6359 · Symantec · Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager+2

Published 2016-06-30 · Updated 2017-09-01 · CVE-2016-5306

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

5.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) versions 12.1 before RU6 MP5

Description The issue is related to the improper implementation of the HSTS protection mechanism, making it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for unintended HTTP traffic on port 8445.

Recommendations For Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) versions 12.1 before RU6 MP5, update to RU6 MP5 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-5306

Affected Products

Symantec Endpoint Protection Client

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager

Symantec Endpoint Protection Server

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5306 · Security Note
• https://symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-5306 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1036196 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/91449 · Note