Linux kernel module (KMOD) support changes for Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Data Center Security (DCS).

[Nate Bondurant]

As a result of enhancements to the Linux security stack, Broadcom/Symantec is making changes to Linux kernel module (KMOD) support for the Linux agents of Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced (DCS:SA), Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP), and Symantec Endpoint Security (SES) products. Customers are recommended to upgrade Symantec Linux agent to the latest versions by June 15, 2025 to continue to stay compliant and protected.

Broadcom will continue to release virus definitions for all versions including those prior to N-3, but will be limiting the release of kernel modules (KMODs) to newer versions of Symantec Linux Agents for DCS, SEP, and SES effective June 15, 2025. KMOD support on older versions of Symantec Linux Agent for DCS, SEP and SES will cease at that time.  Please upgrade your Symantec Linux Agent to the latest versions of DCS, SEP, and SES products before June 15, 2025.

After June 15, 2025, Broadcom will support KMODs for four concurrent versions of DCS, SEP and SES.

• DCS: 6.10.0, 6.9.3, 6.9.2, 6.9.1

• SEP and SES: 14.3 RU9, 14.3 RU8, 14.3 RU6, 14.3 RU5
  Note: KMOD support for the newest version will continue and the oldest version will stop in order to maintain N-3 supported versions. 

Please be aware of how KMODs are distributed. Based on your version of the Symantec Linux Agent, you should prepare to upgrade your agents to the latest version as soon as possible. You may need to redefine the dates of existing upgrades to accommodate these changes. For additional information, please visit the Symantec Linux KMOD support portal for DCS and SEP. 

DCS 6.10.0: https://linux-repo.us.securitycloud.symantec.com/SAL/1.4/dcs_supported_kernels.html

DCS 6.9.3  https://linux-repo.us.securitycloud.symantec.com/SAL/1.2/dcs_supported_kernels.html DCS 6.9.2 https://linux-repo.us.securitycloud.symantec.com/SAL/1.0/dcs_supported_kernels.html DCS 6.9.1 https://linux-repo.us.securitycloud.symantec.com/6.9.1/supported_kernels.html

SEP/SES 14.3 RU9
https://linux-repo.us.securitycloud.symantec.com/SAL/1.4/seplinux_supported_kernels.html

SEP/SES 14.3 RU8
https://linux-repo.us.securitycloud.symantec.com/SAL/1.3/seplinux_supported_kernels.html

SEP/SES 14.3 RU6

https://linux-repo.us.securitycloud.symantec.com/SAL/1.2/seplinux_supported_kernels.html

SEP/SES 14.3 RU5

https://linux-repo.us.securitycloud.symantec.com/SAL/1.1/seplinux_supported_kernels.html

How to Upgrade
DCS and SES support automatic agent upgrade to newer versions; please follow the instructions to upgrade your Linux agents to the latest version.

DCS:
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/symantec-security-software/endpoint-security-and-management/data-center-security-(dcs)/6-10/about-the-dcs-agent/upgrading-the-linux-agent.html 

https://knowledge.broadcom.com/external/article?articleId=257638

SES:
Upgrading the Symantec Linux Agent