CVE-2019-9702
CVE-2019-9702 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Endpoint Encryption with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Symantec Endpoint Encryption
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Symantec Endpoint Encryption, prior to SEE 11.3.0, may be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue that allows a user to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected at lower access levels.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-9702?
- Symantec Endpoint Encryption, prior to SEE 11.3.0, may be susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability, which is a type of issue that allows a user to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected at lower access levels.
- How severe is CVE-2019-9702?
- CVE-2019-9702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-9702 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-9702?
- CVE-2019-9702 affects Symantec Endpoint Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-9702?
- 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-2019-9702 published?
- CVE-2019-9702 was published on 2019-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_encryption:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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