How severe is CVE-2014-9227?

CVE-2014-9227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9227?

CVE-2014-9227 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9227?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-9227 published?

CVE-2014-9227 was published on 2015-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9227

CVE-2014-9227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection
Published: 2015-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in the Manager component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 12.1.6 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9227?: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in the Manager component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 12.1.6 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2014-9227?: CVE-2014-9227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9227?: CVE-2014-9227 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9227 published?: CVE-2014-9227 was published on 2015-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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