Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager LuComServer stDisScriptEngine Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the stDisScriptEngine class within LuComServer. By invoking a method of this class, an attacker can launch an arbitrary executable. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.