CVE-2015-8154

8.8 HIGH
Published: March 18, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The SysPlant.sys driver in the Application and Device Control (ADC) component in the client in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1 before RU6-MP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, related to "RWX Permissions."

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CVSS v3.x Details

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84344
Source: secure@symantec.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035329
Source: secure@symantec.com
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160317_00
Source: secure@symantec.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84344
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035329
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160317_00
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.7%
82th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

symantec

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