CVE-2015-8150

HIGHNVD 7.87.8—

7.8

Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows local users to obtain root access by modifying a batch file.

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 7.8(medium)
EPSS: 38.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 18, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (6)

secure@symantechttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83269
secure@symantechttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035063
secure@symantechttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160218_00
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83269
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035063
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20160218_00

Data Freshness Timeline

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2015-8150?

CVE-2015-8150 is a high vulnerability published on February 18, 2016. Symantec Encryption Management Server (SEMS) 3.3.2 before MP12 allows local users to obtain root access by modifying a batch file.

When was CVE-2015-8150 disclosed?

CVE-2015-8150 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 18, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-8150 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-8150 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 38.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-8150?

CVE-2015-8150 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2015-8150?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-8150, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-8150

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