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CVE-2016-2208

HighPublished

The kernel component in Symantec Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 20151.1 before 20151.1.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of...

Published: May 19, 2016
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: symantec
Evidence observed: May 17, 2016

Primary CVSS

9.4/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

16.6%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The kernel component in Symantec Anti-Virus Engine (AVE) 20151.1 before 20151.1.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory access violation and system crash) via a malformed PE header file.

Sources

Symantec/Norton AntiVirus - ASPack Remote Heap/Pool Memory CorruptionExploit
Google Security Research · multiple · May 17, 2016

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