CVE-2014-9226

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2015-01-21 15:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2015-01-21 15:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:17 UTC

Exploit probability

1.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-264

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Broadcom Symantec Critical System Protection 5.2.9
• Symantec Data Center Security 6.0.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.2

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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