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CVE-2016-5306

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 does not properly implement the HSTS protection mechanis

Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 does not properly implement the HSTS protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for unintended HTTP traffic on port 8445.

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.3 EPSS 0.0034
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  • No active-exploitation, high-EPSS, or public-exploit signals - routine patching cadence
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Weakness Classification

CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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Affected Products & Versions

1
symantec endpoint protection manager<= 12.1.6
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Scoring & Timeline

5.3
MEDIUM · CVSS v3.0 · secure@symantec.com
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Attack Vector
Network Adjacent Local Physical
Attack Complexity
Low High
Privileges Required
None Low High
User Interaction
None Required
Scope
Unchanged Changed
Confidentiality
None Low High
Integrity
None Low High
Availability
None Low High
Published to NVD30 Jun 2016 · 11:59 PM
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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References & Sources

3
Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91449
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036196
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160628_01Vendor Advisory
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