CVE-2025-3599: Symantec Endpoint Protection Windows Agent, running an ERASER Engine prior to 119.1.7.8, may be susceptible to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-3599?

symantec eraser engine: upgrade to 119.1.7.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-3599 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3599 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-3599 affect?

CVE-2025-3599 affects symantec eraser engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Symantec Endpoint Protection Windows Agent, running an ERASER Engine prior to 119.1.7.8, may be susceptible to an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, which may allow an attacker to delete resources that are normally protected from an appl

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-3599?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-3599 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting symantec eraser engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Symantec Endpoint Protection Windows Agent, running an ERASER Engine prior to 119.1.7.8, may be susceptible to an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, which may allow an attacker to delete resources that are normally protected from an application or user.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-367
Published	2025-04-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Symantec Corporation · Vendor: broadcom

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-30 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

broadcom symantec eraser engine UPGRADE

Affected: < 119.1.7.8

Fixed in: 119.1.7.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy symantec-eraser-engine || rpm -q symantec-eraser-engine || symantec-eraser-engine --version

2. UPGRADE to 119.1.7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade symantec-eraser-engine

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade symantec-eraser-engine

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-3599?

symantec eraser engine: upgrade to 119.1.7.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-3599 being exploited?

CVE-2025-3599 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-3599 affect?

CVE-2025-3599 affects symantec eraser engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Symantec Endpoint Protection Windows Agent, running an ERASER Engine prior to 119.1.7.8, may be susceptible to an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability, which may allow an attacker to delete resources that are normally protected from an appl

How urgent is CVE-2025-3599?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Symantec and Broadcom vulnerabilities

References

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