Symantec Data Loss Prevention Windows Endpoint Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in Symantec Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Windows Endpoint, affecting versions prior to 25.1 MP1, 16.1 MP2, 16.0 RU2 HF9, 16.0 RU1 MP1 HF12, and 16.0 MP2 HF15. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain elevated access to resources that are typically protected from users or applications.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain elevated access rights and potentially misuse those privileges within the application or system.

Remediation

Users can upgrade to DLP 25.1 MP1, 16.1 MP2, 16.0 RU2 HF9, 16.0 RU1 MP1 HF12, or 16.0 MP2 HF15. The latest Symantec Data Loss Prevention releases and patches are available through the Broadcom Download Center.