What is the severity of CVE-2016-2208?

CVE-2016-2208 has a high severity rating, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2208?

To fix CVE-2016-2208, update your Symantec Anti-Virus Engine to version 20151.1.1.4 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-2208?

CVE-2016-2208 affects various versions of the Symantec Anti-Virus Engine prior to 20151.1.1.4.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2208?

CVE-2016-2208 is a remote code execution vulnerability stemming from a malformed PE header file.

Can CVE-2016-2208 result in a system crash?

Yes, CVE-2016-2208 can cause a system crash due to memory access violations.

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CVE-2016-2208

critical

9.4

CWE

399

19/5/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2208

First published: Thu May 19 2016(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secure@symantec.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Symantec Antivirus	<=20151.1.0.32

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2208?
CVE-2016-2208 has a high severity rating, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2208?
To fix CVE-2016-2208, update your Symantec Anti-Virus Engine to version 20151.1.1.4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-2208?
CVE-2016-2208 affects various versions of the Symantec Anti-Virus Engine prior to 20151.1.1.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2208?
CVE-2016-2208 is a remote code execution vulnerability stemming from a malformed PE header file.
Can CVE-2016-2208 result in a system crash?
Yes, CVE-2016-2208 can cause a system crash due to memory access violations.

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