CVE-2015-6554
CVE-2015-6554 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6554?
- Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before 12.1-RU6-MP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via crafted data.
- How severe is CVE-2015-6554?
- CVE-2015-6554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-6554 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6554?
- CVE-2015-6554 affects Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6554?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-6554 published?
- CVE-2015-6554 was published on 2015-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77494
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034139
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20151109_00
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection_manager:*:ru6mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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