What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-9226?

CVE-2014-9226 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2014-9226?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2014-9226. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.3%.

Symantec Critical System Protection CVE-2014-9226

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2015-01-21 secure@symantec.com

Privilege Escalation Symantec Critical System Protection Data Center Security

7.2

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 21, 2015 - 15:17 cve.org

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

The management server in Symantec Critical System Protection (SCSP) 5.2.9 through MP6 and Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced (SDCS:SA) 6.0.x through 6.0 MP1 allows local users to bypass intended Protection Policies via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

The management server in Symantec Critical System Protection (SCSP) 5.2.9 through MP6 and Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced (SDCS:SA) 6.0.x through 6.0 MP1 allows local users to bypass. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The management server in Symantec Critical System Protection (SCSP) 5.2.9 through MP6 and Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced (SDCS:SA) 6.0.x through 6.0 MP1 allows local users to bypass intended Protection Policies via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection, Symantec Data Center Security. Version information: through 6.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.