CVE-2022-37017

Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2022-12-01 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

Symantec Endpoint Protection (Windows) agent, prior to 14.3 RU6/14.3 RU5 Patch 1, may be susceptible to a Security Control Bypass vulnerability, which is a type of issue that can potentially allow a threat actor to circumvent existing security controls. This CVE applies narrowly to the Client User Interface Password protection and Policy Import/Export Password protection, if it has been enabled.

Affected products

Broadcom Symantec Endpoint Protection: before 14.3.5.1 — fixed in 14.3.5.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Broadcom Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.3.5.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/21014
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/21014

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