CVE-2022-37017

HIGH

Symantec Endpoint Protection (Windows) <14.3 RU6/14.3 RU5 Patch 1 -...

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2022-37017. PoCs published by apeppels.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional Python script that patches the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) client binary to bypass the UI password authentication by modifying a conditional jump instruction. The exploit leverages a memory patching technique to reverse the logic of a password check, allowing arbitrary passwords to be accepted.

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.

Exploits (1)

nomisec WORKING POC
by apeppels · poc
https://github.com/apeppels/CVE-2022-37017

This repository contains a functional Python script that patches the Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) client binary to bypass the UI password authentication by modifying a conditional jump instruction. The exploit leverages a memory patching technique to reverse the logic of a password check, allowing arbitrary passwords to be accepted.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Auth Bypass
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.3.5351
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Admin privileges to execute the script and patch the binary · Access to the SEP installation directory
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0110
EPSS Percentile 61.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

Status published
Products (1)
broadcom/symantec_endpoint_protection < 14.3.5.1
Published Dec 01, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026