Symantec Releases security update

Number: AV16-051
Date: 18 March 2016

Purpose

The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to the recently released security updates for Symantec Endpoint Protection.

Assessment

Symantec has released a Security Advisory to address critical vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized elevated access to the affected system. 

Affected software versions:

- Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager version 12.1
- Symantec Endpoint Protection Client version 12.1

CVE References: CVE-2015-8152, CVE-2015-8153, CVE-2015-8154

Suggested Action

CCIRC recommends that system administrators test and deploy the vendor-released updates to affected applications accordingly.

References:

https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160317_00

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