CVE-2016-2208

9.1 CRITICAL

Published: May 19, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90653

Source: secure@symantec.com

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035903

Source: secure@symantec.com

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&suid=20160516_00

Source: secure@symantec.com

Vendor Advisory

https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=820

Source: secure@symantec.com

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39835/

Source: secure@symantec.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90653