CVE-2020-5820 : What You Need to Know

Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE) prior to 14.2 RU2 MP1 and 14.2.5569.2100 respectively may be vulnerable to a privilege escalation issue.

Understanding CVE-2020-5820

Symantec Endpoint Protection and SEP SBE versions prior to 14.2 RU2 MP1 and 14.2.5569.2100 respectively are at risk of privilege escalation.

What is CVE-2020-5820?

CVE-2020-5820 is a vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection and SEP SBE that could allow attackers to gain elevated access by compromising the software application.

The Impact of CVE-2020-5820

This vulnerability could enable attackers to bypass normal access restrictions and gain unauthorized elevated privileges within the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-5820

Symantec Endpoint Protection and SEP SBE are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection and SEP SBE allows attackers to potentially gain elevated access to protected resources within the software.

Affected Systems and Versions

Products: Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE)
Vulnerable Versions: Prior to 14.2 RU2 MP1 and prior to 14.2.5569.2100 respectively

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges within the software, potentially leading to unauthorized access to protected resources.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-5820.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Symantec Endpoint Protection and SEP SBE to versions 14.2 RU2 MP1 and 14.2.5569.2100 respectively.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities indicating privilege escalation attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Implement least privilege access controls to limit the impact of privilege escalation attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Symantec to address the privilege escalation vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection and SEP SBE.